Childhood sexual abuse, teenage pregnancy, and partnering with adult men: Exploring the relationship

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services

Volumn 43, Issue 8, 2005, Pages 20-28

  Harner, Holly M ^a  

^a BOSTON COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 24144478892     PISSN: 02793695     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20050801-09     Document Type: Review

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