Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 655

Full Length Research Paper

Breast self examination among secondary school teachers in South-South, Nigeria: A survey of perception and practice

Tobin Ekaete Alice*
  • Tobin Ekaete Alice*
  • Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua Edo state, Nigeria.
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Okeowo Philomena O
  • Okeowo Philomena O
  • Central Hospital, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 02 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 05 May 2014
  •  Published: 19 May 2014

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