Prevalence, knowledge, sexual behaviour, and risk of transmission of hepatitis B virus amongst students of the University of Buea, Cameroon

Authors

  • P. Nde Fon Head of Department of Public Health and Hygiene, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • J.C. N. Assob Senior Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • M. C. Okeke Public Health Doctor, Missionary Sisters of Holy Rosary, Molyko, Buea, Cameroon
  • H.L. F. Kamga A ssociate Prtofessor, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • H. N. Luma Medical Specialist, General Hospital, Douala, Cameroon
  • D. Mumah Medical Doctor , Programme in Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • E. Ngounou Assistant Lecturer, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon
  • G. Monekosso Professor of Medicine and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroon

Keywords:

Hepatitis B virus;Prevalence;Knowledge;Sexual behavior;University students

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2013-08-26

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Nde Fon, P. ., N. Assob, J., C. Okeke, M., F. Kamga, H., N. Luma, H., Mumah, D. ., Ngounou, E. ., & Monekosso, G. . (2013). Prevalence, knowledge, sexual behaviour, and risk of transmission of hepatitis B virus amongst students of the University of Buea, Cameroon. Scientific Journal of Microbiology, 2(8), 140-149. Retrieved from http://sjournals.com/index.php/sjm/article/view/1389

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Vol. 2 No. 8 (2013): August

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