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There is a significant negative correlation between Premarital Sexual Behavior Assessment Scale for Young Women and Sexual Health Literacy Scale. There is no significant relationship between Premarital Sexual Behavior Assessment Scale for Young Women and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.  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