Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding head lice infestations in rural Nigeria
Introduction: Head lice infestations are common in sub-Saharan Africa, but knowledge, attitudes and practices have never been studied in this region. Methodology: This population-based study was conducted in a small rural community (population = 590) in Kwara State, Central Nigeria. Inhabitants o...
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| Main Authors: | Jorg Heukelbach, Uade Samuel Ugbomoiko |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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| Online Access: | https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1746 |
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