Visible and invisible cultural patterns influencing women’s use of maternal health services among Igala women in Nigeria: a focused ethnographic study
Abstract Background Explicit and implicit cultural patterns are critical cultural norms, beliefs, and practices that determine women’s health-seeking behaviour. These cultural patterns could limit women’s use of maternal health services, resulting in maternal health complications. The study aims to...
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Main Authors: | Uchechi Clara Opara, Peace Njideka Iheanacho, Pammla Petrucka |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2025-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21275-9 |
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