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Teenage pregnancies/HIV prevention – doctors help fill official hiatus
Abstract
A young former Chris Hani/Baragwanath Hospital intern, troubled by a high patient load of pregnant teenagers, many with complications, has begun conducting ‘shock therapy’ school workshops across Johannesburg, aimed at reducing long-term emotional and physical harm.
Author's affiliations
Chris Bateman, HMPG
Keywords
Teenage pregnancy, prevention awareness
Cite this article
South African Medical Journal 2012;102(8):643-645.
Article History
Date submitted: 2012-06-22
Date published: 2012-07-09
Date published: 2012-07-09
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