Journal of
Media and Communication Studies

  • Abbreviation: J. Media Commun. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2545
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMCS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 232

Full Length Research Paper

Application of ICTs in family planning and birth control in Awka-South L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria

Uchenna Patricia Ekwugha*
  • Uchenna Patricia Ekwugha*
  • Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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Allen Nnanwuba Adum
  • Allen Nnanwuba Adum
  • Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 April 2014
  •  Accepted: 27 October 2014
  •  Published: 31 December 2014

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