Reproductive, Sexual and Contraceptive Behaviour of Adolescents in Niger State, Nigeria
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Reproductive knowledge, sexual behaviour and contraceptive use among adolescents in Niger State of Nigeria.
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عنوان ژورنال: African Journal of Reproductive Health
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1118-4841
DOI: 10.2307/3583260