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Influence of discipline of study on contraceptive usage among undergraduates in southwest Nigeria

Dr. Ernest O. Orji Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Benjamin A. Fajewonyomi Department of Community Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Subulade A. Adetunji Department of Community Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Pages 244-248 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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