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Using clinical classification trees to identify individuals at risk of STDs during pregnancy.

TitleUsing clinical classification trees to identify individuals at risk of STDs during pregnancy.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsKershaw, Trace S., Jessica Lewis, Claire Westdahl, Yun F. Wang, Sharon Schindler Rising, Zohar Massey, and Jeannette Ickovics
JournalPerspectives on sexual and reproductive health
Volume39
Issue3
Pagination141-8
Date Published2007 Sep
ISSN1538-6341
KeywordsAdolescent, Adult, Connecticut, Decision Trees, Female, Georgia, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Pregnancy, Risk Assessment, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
AbstractFew studies have used classification tree analysis to produce empirically driven decision tools that identify subgroups of women at risk of STDs during pregnancy. Such tools can guide care, treatment and prevention efforts in clinical settings.
DOI10.1007/s10995-010-0650-3
Alternate JournalPerspect Sex Reprod Health

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