Research Journal of Medical Sciences

Year: 2012
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Page No. 181 - 186

Minimising the Risk of Unwanted Pregnancies among Female University Undergraduates in Lagos, Nigeria: The Quantum of Knowledge and use of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives

Authors : Fabamwo Adetokunbo Olusegun, Wright Kikelomo Ololade and Akinola Oluwarotimi Ireti

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