Journal of
Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Abbreviation: J. Public Health Epidemiol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2316
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPHE
  • Start Year: 2009
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Full Length Research Paper

Perpetration and perceived spatial patterns of violent behaviours among university undergraduates in South-East Nigeria

Chuks E. Ezedum
  • Chuks E. Ezedum
  • Department of Health and Physical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
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Olaoluwa S. Agbaje*
  • Olaoluwa S. Agbaje*
  • Department of Public Health, Madonna University Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Benedicta N. Agu
  • Benedicta N. Agu
  • Department of Public Health, Madonna University Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 18 October 2014
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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