African Journal of
Health Sciences and Technology

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Health Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2805-4202
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJHST
  • Start Year: 2019
  • Published Articles: 32

Full Length Research Paper

Psychometric Testing of a Cross-Culturally Adapted Fall Efficacy Scale (FES) Scale for Igbo Stroke Survivors

Echezona Nelson Dominic EKECHUKWU1,2,3 *Ibuchukwum Bernice UDEGBUNAM,1 Ifeanyichukwu U. IGWEBUIKE,1
1Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria 2Environmental and Occupational Health Unit, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria 3LANCET Physiotherapy, Wellness and Research Centre, Enugu, Nigeria
Email: [email protected]

  • Article Number - BC5AE0569645
  • Vol.3(2), pp. 194-201 , December 2021
  •  Received: 14 August 2021
  •  Accepted: 22 November 2021
  •  Published: 31 December 2021

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