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Sexual Hookups and Adverse Health Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study of First-Year College Women

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  • At the time of data collection, Robyn L. Fielder, Kate B. Carey, and Michael P. Carey were with the Center for Health and Behavior, Syracuse University. Robyn L. Fielder is now at the Center for Integrated Healthcare, Syracuse VA Medical Center.

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