International Journal of
Nursing and Midwifery

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nurs. Midwifery
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2456
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 213

Full Length Research Paper

Knowledge and practice of healthy nutrition among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at selected private hospitals in Benin City

Ehwarieme A. Timothy
  • Ehwarieme A. Timothy
  • Department of Nursing Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Amiegheme E. Felicia
  • Amiegheme E. Felicia
  • Department of Nursing Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
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Enosekhafoh B.
  • Enosekhafoh B.
  • Department of Nursing Science, Edo University Iyahmo, Edo state.
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  •  Received: 04 June 2019
  •  Accepted: 31 July 2019
  •  Published: 30 September 2019

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