Clinical Reviews and Opinions

  • Abbreviation: Clin. Rev. Opinions
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2553
  • DOI: 10.5897/CRO
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 42

Full Length Research Paper

Breast cancer awareness, attitude and screening practices in Nigeria: A systematic review

Ojewusi Ayoola A.*
  • Ojewusi Ayoola A.*
  • Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Obembe Taiwo
  • Obembe Taiwo
  • Department of Health Policy and Management, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Arulogun Oyedunni S.
  • Arulogun Oyedunni S.
  • Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Olugbayela Tunde
  • Olugbayela Tunde
  • Institute of Child Health, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 18 March 2016
  •  Accepted: 17 June 2016
  •  Published: 31 July 2016

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