Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
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Owumi BE

Faculty of the Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Biography

Dr. B.E. Owumi joined the department of Sociology, university of Ibadan in October 1989 as an Assistant lecturer and subsequently became a lecturer II in November of the same year having completed his PhD programme. He has served the university in various capacities ranging from Warden Kuti Hall (1997 – 1999), Sub Dean (Pg) Faculty of the social sciences (1995 – 1997). President senior staff club (2004 – 2006). He was also a visiting lecturer to the University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni Swaziland (1999 – 2003)

Publications

Factors Influencing Infant Immunization Uptake in the Yoruba Community of Southwestern Nigeria

Background: The recurrent incidence of immunizable diseases is an indication that the current immunization campaign is failing. This paper, therefore, examined the factors affecting the use of immunization and how Yoruba parents perceive immunization in the relation to beliefs and practices about child protection. Methods: A variety of qualitative... Read More»

Jegede AS and Owumi BE

Research Article: J Community Med Health Edu

DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000215

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