Study on sexual and reproductive health behaviors of unmarried female migrants in China

@article{He2012StudyOS,
  title={Study on sexual and reproductive health behaviors of unmarried female migrants in China},
  author={Dian He and You Zhou and Ning Ji and Shi-zhong Wu and Zhi-jin Wang and Peter Decat and Eileen Moyer and Meilė Minkauskienė and Cheng Pang and Yi-min Cheng},
  journal={Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research},
  year={2012},
  volume={38}
}
  • Dian He, You Zhou, +7 authors Yi-min Cheng
  • Published 1 April 2012
  • Medicine, Chemistry, Psychology
  • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Aim:  The purpose of this study was to broadly assess the level of knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among unmarried female migrants in China. 
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