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

Knowledge, attitude and perception of mothers of under-five towards vaccination during supplementary immunization activities in Ibadan North-West Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Abimbola Jamiu Solagbade
  • Abimbola Jamiu Solagbade
  • Department of Health Promotion and Education, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Musibau Ayoade Titiloye
  • Musibau Ayoade Titiloye
  • Department of Health Promotion and Education, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 24 May 2022
  •  Accepted: 09 August 2022
  •  Published: 31 January 2023

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