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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...

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Published in:International Quarterly of Community Health Education Vol. 19; no. 3; pp. 241 - 249
Main Authors: Oyo-Ita AE, Meremikwu MM, Edet EE, Akpan EA
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. 1999-2000
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          Oyo-Ita AE
          Meremikwu MM
          Edet EE
          Akpan EA
        affil: University of Calabar, Nigeria
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          Tetanus In Infancy and Childhood
          Health Beliefs Nigeria
          Infant, Newborn, Diseases Nigeria
          Nigeria
          Focus Groups
          Convenience Sample
          Descriptive Statistics
          Health Beliefs Evaluation
          Qualitative Studies
          Health Knowledge Evaluation
          Infant, Newborn
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Male
          Female
          Human
          Infant, Newborn: birth-1 month
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: 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' by the four ethnic groups in the areas of study. Aetiologically it was believed to be caused by the 'Odon' spirit. This concept affected attitudes toward preventive measures and cord care practices.
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