Is religiosity a barrier to sexual and reproductive health risks? Results from a population-based study of young Croatian adults

Following the demise of socialism in 1989, religious identification substantially increased in most countries of Central, East, and Southeast Europe. Considering that there is evidence that religiosity is associated with reduced sexual risk taking among young people, this study explored associations...

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Matična publikacija: Archives of sexual behavior
41 (2011), 6 ; str. 1497-1505
Glavni autori: Puzek, Ivan (-), Božičević, Ivana (Author), Štulhofer, Aleksandar
Vrsta građe: Članak
Jezik: eng
Online pristup: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-012-9924-8
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