The Use of Pregnancy Test Kits by College Students

The self-testing product market is experiencing tremendous growth. Technical breakthroughs are allowing tests to be conducted in the home that at one time were possible only in a clinical laboratory. One of the more rapidly expanding components of the self-testing market is home pregnancy test kits....

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Published in:Journal of American college health 1990-01, Vol.38 (4), p.171-175
Main Authors: Coons, Stephen Joel, Churchill, Lance, Brinkman, Mary L.
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Adolescent
Adult
Confidentiality
Female
Humans
Pregnancy Tests
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic - utilization
Self Care
Student Health Services
Students - psychology
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