Religion and Spirituality in Pregnancy and Birth: The Views of Birth Practitioners in Southeast Nigeria
Religion and spirituality have been acknowledged as crucial aspects of health and wellbeing. Nigeria, the most populous African country, is a multi-religious society where plural health systems (traditional and modern) co-exist. Religion is part of everyday conversation within the country and tradit...
Main Authors: | Magdalena Ohaja, Jo Murphy-Lawless, Margaret Dunlea |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/2/82 |
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