Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 93-95 , April 2010

Gynecological Symptoms and Sexual Behaviors among Adolescent Women

  • Jennifer L. Woods, MD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Sections of Adolescent Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jennifer L. Woods, MD, MS, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Arkansas Children's Hospital, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1 Children's Way, Slot 512-9, Little Rock, AK 72202
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  • Devon J. Hensel, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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  • J. Dennis Fortenberry, MD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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 Sources of Support: NIH R01 HD 044387 and U19 AI031494-15

PII: S1083-3188(09)00246-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2009.06.004

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 93-95 , April 2010

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