A study of the attitude and knowledge of teenagers in the Pietermaritzburg area towards contraception
Background. Preventing teenage pregnancy is an important means of improving adolescent health and reducing perinatal mortality.Objectives. To improve our understanding of teenagers’ attitudes towards and knowledge about contraception, access to contraceptionand sexual activity in our health distri...
Main Authors: | Priya Israel, T Naidoo, M Titus |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2016-09-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Online Access: | http://www.sajog.org.za/index.php/sajog/article/download/1044/515 |
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