The Geography of Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
Description:
Maternal mortality is the leading cause of death among women in Nigeria, especially women aged between 15 and 19 years. This research examines the geography of maternal mortality in Nigeria and the role of cultural and religious practices, socio-economic inequalities, urbanization, access to pre and postnatal care in explaining the spatial pattern. State-level data on maternal mortality rates and predictor variables are presented. Access to healthcare, place of residence and religion explains o…
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Date:
May 2012
Creator:
Ebeniro, Jane
Partner:
UNT Libraries