Journal of
Infectious Diseases and Immunity

  • Abbreviation: J. Infect. Dis. Immun.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2375
  • DOI: 10.5897/JIDI
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 95

Full Length Research Paper

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, risk perception, sexual lifestyle and condom use among drivers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Awosan, K. J.*
  • Awosan, K. J.*
  • Department of Community Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
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Ibrahim, M. T. O
  • Ibrahim, M. T. O
  • Department of Community Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
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Arisegi, S. A.
  • Arisegi, S. A.
  • Department of Family Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Erhiano, E. E
  • Erhiano, E. E
  • General Outpatient Department, Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria
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  •  Received: 12 November 2013
  •  Accepted: 17 June 2014
  •  Published: 30 June 2014

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