Determining Relevant Areas of Research in Maternal Health Education in Nigeria

Inegbenebor Ute

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Of all the components of primary health care, maternal health seems to be most revealing of the stark differentials between health care in developed and developing countries such as Nigeria. This most easily observed indicator of these differentials is the spiraling increases in maternal mortality ratio in many parts of the country. There seems to be several barriers which are causing resistance to intervention by health agencies. There is therefore a need for research to provide evidence based and relevant information to unravel these barriers to appropriate health seeking behavior. This article discusses the relevant educational, cultural and socioeconomic barriers and suggests research needs for breaking them in Nigeria.

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