International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Emergency contraception: A different perspective on knowledge and use among female undergradutes in a non-residential tertiary institution in Nigeria

Wright, Kikelomo Ololade
  • Wright, Kikelomo Ololade
  • Department of Community Health and Primary Health Care, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
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Fabamwo, Adetokunbo Olusegun*
  • Fabamwo, Adetokunbo Olusegun*
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
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Akinola, Oluwarotimi Ireti
  • Akinola, Oluwarotimi Ireti
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 July 2014
  •  Accepted: 22 August 2014
  •  Published: 31 October 2014

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