Myths, misinformation, and communication about family planning and contraceptive use in Nigeria

Myths, misinformation, and communication about family planning and contraceptive use in Nigeria

Augustine Ankomah1, Jennifer Anyanti1, Muyiwa Oladosu21Society for Family Health, Abuja, Nigeria; 2MiraMonitor Consulting Ltd, Abuja, NigeriaBackground: This paper examines myths, misinformation, factual information, and communication about family planning and their effects on contraceptive use in N...

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Main Authors:	Ankomah A, Anyanti J, Oladosu M
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dove Medical Press 2011-06-01
Series:	Open Access Journal of Contraception
Online Access:	http://www.dovepress.com/myths-misinformation-and-communication-about-family-planning-and-contr-a7700

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