Attitudes, perceptions and understanding amongst teenagers regarding teenage pregnancy, sexuality and contraception in Taung
Background: South African teenage pregnancy rates remain high by international comparison and, in the rural town of Taung, the rate of 13% is twice the national average of 6.5%. Teenage pregnancy is a risk factor for disruption of education, future unemployment, sexually transmitted infections, HIV,...
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| Main Authors: | T. Kanku, Bob Mash |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2010-12-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1514 |
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