Predictors of early sexual initiation among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian adolescents

Predictors of early sexual initiation among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian adolescents

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Early sexual debut among adolescents is associated with considerable negative heath and development outcomes. An understanding of the determinants or predictors of the timing of sexual debut is important for effective intervention, b...

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Main Authors:	Blum Robert W, Fatusi Adesegun O
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2008-04-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/136

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