Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 273-278 , October 2010

Knowledge and Awareness of Emergency Contraception in Adolescents

  • Reina Ahern, MD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Faculty, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
    • ,
  • Leigh Ann Frattarelli, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Advanced Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology of Hawaii, Kailua, Hawaii, USA
    • ,
  • Joan Delto, MD

      Affiliations

    • John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
    • ,
  • Bliss Kaneshiro, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, University of Hawaii, Honolulu
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Bliss Kaneshiro, MD, 1319 Punahou Street #824, Honolulu, HI 96826

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PII: S1083-3188(10)00110-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2010.02.010

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 273-278 , October 2010

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