Perception and attitude of mothers toward family planning in Southern Nigeria

• Authors: Columba Inyang-Etoh Emmanuel , Abah Matthias Gabriel
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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awareness; attitude; modern contraceptives; utilization; reasons; family planning.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 134-138

Contributors

author

Columba Inyang-Etoh Emmanuel

author

Abah Matthias Gabriel

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