Neonatal tetanus in south eastern Nigeria: a qualitative study of the pattern and influence of local perception.
An in-depth study of the knowledge, attitude, belief, and practice of the people toward neonatal tetanus was carried out through focus group discussion in two villages (Awi and Ayaebam) in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Neonatal tetanus was a disease entity called 'Odon...
| Publicado en: | International Quarterly of Community Health Education Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 241 - 249 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
1999-2000
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