American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 191, Issue 1 , Pages 150-156 , July 2004

Knowledge of emergency contraception among women aged 18 to 44 in California

Received 2 September 2003 ,Revised 28 December 2003 ,Accepted 6 January 2004.

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☆ This research was supported in part by funds from the California Program on Access to Care (CPAC), California Policy Research Center, University of California, grant number 02GT15.The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of The Regents of the University of California, CPAC, its advisory board, or any state or county executive agency represented thereon.Data were provided by the California Women's Health Survey (CWHS) Group. The CWHS is coordinated by the California Department of Health Services in collaboration with the California Department of Mental Health, the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs; California Medical Review, Inc; the Department of Social Services; and the Public Health Institute. Funding for the survey was provided by the collaborators and by a grant from the California Wellness Foundation. Analyses, findings and conclusions described in this article are not necessarily endorsed by the CWHS Group.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.01.004

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 191, Issue 1 , Pages 150-156 , July 2004

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