Perceptions of child death in Jigawa State, Nigeria: a mixed-methods study on how sociocultural nuances shape paediatric mortality reporting

Perceptions of child death in Jigawa State, Nigeria: a mixed-methods study on how sociocultural nuances shape paediatric mortality reporting

Background Vital statistics are critical for effective public health and monitoring progress towards child survival. Nigeria has the highest global under-five mortality rate; however, deaths are often under- or misreported. Objective We explored perceptions of child deaths and socio-cultural factors...

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Main Authors: Kristen Nicole Andersen, Funmilayo Shittu, Abdullahi Magama, Tahlil Ahmed, Damola Bakare, Julius Salako, Rochelle Ann Burgess, Carina King
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
qualitative
verbal autopsy
vital statistics
religion
nigeria
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2120251

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2120251

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