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

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Compliance to treatment regimen among diabetic patients attending outpatient department of selected hospitals in Benin City, Edo State

Ehwarieme T. A.
  • Ehwarieme T. A.
  • Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Ugbowo Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Ogbogu C. J.
  • Ogbogu C. J.
  • Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Science and Technology University of Nigeria, Enugu campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Mbadugha Chisom
  • Mbadugha Chisom
  • Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Science and Technology University of Nigeria, Enugu campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Obiekwu Adaobi, L.
  • Obiekwu Adaobi, L.
  • Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Science and Technology University of Nigeria, Enugu campus, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 13 February 2018
  •  Published: 30 April 2018

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