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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 26, 2021 - Issue 3
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Sexual behaviour and risk compensation among single women of reproductive age using hormonal contraception in Zambia

Herbert Tato Nyirendaa Public Health Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, The Copperbelt University, Ndola, ZambiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Bright Mukangaa Public Health Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, The Copperbelt University, Ndola, ZambiaView further author information
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Nancy Chokab Department of Population Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, ZambiaView further author information
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Ayoola Isaac Jegedec Department of Basic Sciences, School of Medicine, The Copperbelt University, Ndola, ZambiaView further author information
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David Mulengaa Public Health Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, The Copperbelt University, Ndola, ZambiaView further author information
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Herbert B. C. Nyirendad Department of Adult Education and Extension Studies, School of Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka, ZambiaView further author information
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Tambulani Nyirendae Department of Public Administration, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia, Lusaka, ZambiaView further author information
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Pages 255-260 | Received 18 Jun 2020, Accepted 18 Dec 2020, Published online: 08 Feb 2021

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