Cultural Childbirth Practices, Beliefs and Traditions in Liberia

Over 500,000 maternal deaths occur globally each year. Over half of these deaths take place in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to understand the sociopolitical and cultural context of childbirth in Liberia including practices, beliefs and traditions that influence maternal health,...

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Main Author: Lori, Jody Rae
Other Authors: Boyle, Joyceen S.
Language:EN
Published: The University of Arizona. 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/193885

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