Knowledge and home treatment of measles infection by caregivers of children under five in a low-income urban community, Nigeria
Background: Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine for over 50 years, measles remains a leading cause of death among young children in developing countries. Aim: This study assessed the knowledge and home treatment of measles by caregivers of children under 5 years. Setting: Abeb...
Main Authors: | Obioma Uchendu, Olusimbo Ige, Oluwapelumi Adeyera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-04-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/1744 |
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