The effect of power in sexual relationships on sexual and reproductive health: An examination of the evidence

Studies in Family Planning

Volumn 32, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 189-213

  Blanc, A K ^a  

^a Blancroft Research International   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

GENDER RELATIONS; HEALTH IMPACT; HEALTH STATUS;

EID: 0034765749     PISSN: 00393665     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1728-4465.2001.00189.x     Document Type: Article

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