Sociocultural practices in maternal health among women in a less
developed economy: An overview of Sokoto State, Nigeria

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Sociocultural practices in maternal health among women in a less developed economy: An overview of Sokoto State, Nigeria

This study explores sociocultural and traditional practices associated with maternal health in Sokoto state, Nigeria. These practices play significant roles in the life of women folks in the zone. Past researches show that Nigeria is culturally diverse with over 300 different ethnic or linguistic...

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Main Authors:	Muazu Alhaji Shamaki, Amriah Buang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UKM,Bangi 2014
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8318/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/8318/1/1x.geografia-nov14-muazu-edam1.pdf

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