Applying the Health Belief Model on the Perception and attitude towards Diabetes Mellitus among public secondary school students in Southern Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism which has become a 21st-century pandemic. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the incidence and prevalence of diabetes in children and adolescents (10-19 years) in Africa are steadily rising. Stud...
Main Authors: | Otovwe Agofure, Edema-Eyen Oritseje, HonourGod Oghenerume |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Student's Journal of Health Research
2022-09-01
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Series: | Student's Journal of Health Research Africa |
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Online Access: | http://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/231 |
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