Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10511660 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The results of this meta-analysis reveal that the strength of the association between abuse and adolescent pregnancy varies as a function of abuse subtype. Sexual and physical abuse were associated with increased risk for adolescent pregnancy, whereas emotional abuse and neglect were not.
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Authors
Sheri Ph.D., Mark M.Sc., George Ph.D., Jennifer M. Ph.D., Michelle M.D.,