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Exploring technology-based interventions to improve oral contraceptive pill adherence: a cross-sectional survey

Anne Flynna Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4809-3595
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Rachel Galvaob Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Isabella Joslinb Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Arden McAllistera Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Nathanael C. Koelpera Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Sarita Sonalkara Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Pages 173-176 | Received 30 Nov 2022, Accepted 11 Mar 2023, Published online: 04 Apr 2023

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