The 'irrational' taboos and 'irrelevant' traditions related to postpartum women's health and well-being
Taboos and traditions refer to myths and non-scientific practices held by people across the world. A variety of taboos are practiced worldwide (including those relating to food, religious, and sexual beliefs), including in Malaysia. Most of the taboos that concern the postpartum period are related t...
Main Authors: | Wong, Chin Mun (Author), Faiz Daud (Author), Lavanyah A/P Sivaratnam (Author), Diana Safraa Selimin (Author) |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
2019-05.
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Online Access: | Get fulltext |
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