Childhood diabetes: a myth or reality?- perception of the public from a low-income country: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Ugo Nnenna Chikani (Author), Adaobi Ijeoma Bisi-Onyemaechi (Author), Tagbo Oguonu (Author), Shalewa Modupe Ugege (Author), Chinwe Ogugua (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Assuntos: article
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Abstract Background The diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes is commonly missed in most health facilities in Nigeria. Adequate knowledge of childhood diabetes is necessary for the recognition and possible intervention for the control of the disease. However, research to assess knowledge deficiencies and the...