Self-care practices of pregnant women: A qualitative study in a Nigerian rural community

Context: Inadequate self-care during pregnancy is a contributor to the poor maternal health indices in Cross River State; including the high maternal mortality ratio of 2,000/100,000 live births. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify self-care practices adopted by women during...

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Main Authors: Etokidem AJ, Benson Obu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch 2019-08-01
Series:Ibom Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/366