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

Determinants of internet-based resources for sex education among in-school and out-of-school adolescents in Kogi State, Nigeria

Fehintola F. O
  • Fehintola F. O
  • Department of Community Health.Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Ogundele O.A
  • Ogundele O.A
  • Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Uwaila C. U
  • Uwaila C. U
  • Department of Community Health.Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Adegbenro C. A
  • Adegbenro C. A
  • Department of Community Health.Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Olowookere S. A
  • Olowookere S. A
  • Department of Community Health.Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 March 2021
  •  Accepted: 21 April 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2021

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