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Roman Catholicism and fertility among the Mbaise, Southeast, Nigeria by Nwogu, Joseph N., Igbolekwu, Chisaa O., Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E., Nwogu, Esther C., Nwabugwu, Obioha N., Arisukwu, Ogadimma

“…There is a prevalence of high fertility among the Mbaise of Imo State, Nigeria. This is linked to the perceptions, beliefs and practices of the people. The…”
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SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING IMMUNIZATION OF CHILDREN IN RURAL ABIA STATE, NIGERIA by Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E., Obioma, Chioma

“…The role of adequate and timely immunization in the reduction of infant and childhood mortality cannot be overstated, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This…”
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Perception and affordability of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets among pregnant women and mothers of children under five years in Ogun State, Nigeria by Adeneye, Adeniyi K, Jegede, Ayodele S, Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E, Mafe, Margaret A

“…Summary Despite the distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) in Nigeria, access to and use of LLINs continues to be minimal. Little is…”
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SEXUALITY EDUCATION AMONG NEGLECTED ADOLESCENTS: The Case of Out-of-School Female House-Helps by NWOKOCHA, EZEBUNWA E., TAIWO, PATRICIA

“…Adolescent sexuality constitutes one of the most unattended aspects of young people's development in Nigeria. Consequently, reproductive health mishaps such as…”
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CONTRACEPTIVE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG CATHOLIC AND NON-CATHOLIC COUPLES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA by NWOKOCHA, EZEBUNWA E., BAKARE, MISTURA A.

“…Employing the neo-Malthusian and Voluntary Social Action Theories, this paper argues that irrespective of denomination Christians in Ibadan perceive family…”
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Awareness of antimalarial policy and use of artemisinin-based combination therapy for malaria treatment in communities of two selected local government areas of Ogun State, Nigeria by Adeneye, Adeniyi K, Jegede, Ayodele S, Mafe, Margaret A, Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E

“…With limited data on the awareness of changes in the use of antimalaria drugs and availability and use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) in the…”
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Traditional healthcare delivery systems in the 21st century Nigeria: moving beyond misconceptions by Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E

“…One of the most notable features of medicine in the later part of the preceding century were vigorous criticisms against traditional systems of healthcare…”
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MALE-CHILD SYNDROME AND THE AGONY OF MOTHERHOOD AMONG THE IGBO OF NIGERIA by NWOKOCHA, EZEBUNWA E.

“…The persistence of high fertility among the Igbo of Nigeria is linked to the relative strength of the pronatalist tradition among them. Perceived relative…”
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Pregnancy Outcomes Among The Ibani of Rivers State, Nigeria: Findings from Case-Studies by Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E

“…The prevalence of high maternal and infant morbidity/mortality among the Ibani of Rivers State, Nigeria, is linked to socio-cultural factors that influence…”
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Pregnancy Outcomes Among The Ibani Of Rivers State, Nigeria: Findings From Case-Studies by Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E

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“It's Sweet Without Condom”: Understanding Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Nigerian Female University Students by Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Ezebunwa E. Nwokocha, Oladele Vincent Adeniyi, Daniel Ter Goon

“…Background: Over a million people globally acquire sexually transmitted infections (STI) every day mainly through unprotected sexual contact. While the…”
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Maternal Crises and the Role of African Men: The Case of a Nigerian Community by Nwokocha, Ezebunwa E

“…Studies have consistently shown that maternal processes in Africa are prone to crises as a result of multiple socio-economic and religious factors. A…”
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ONYIMA CUSTOM AMONG THE IGBO OF NIGERIA: RETHINKING HIGH FERTILITY AND PROSPECTS FOR CHANGE by NWOKOCHA, EZEBUNWA E.

“…Nigeria is classified among high fertility countries, which despite sustained campaigns, has experienced very slow rate of fertility reduction. The Igbo ethnic…”
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PERCEPTION OF FIBROID AMONG CELIBATEWOMEN IN IBADAN, NIGERIA by IGBOLEKWU, CHISAA O., NWOKOCHA, EZEBUNWA E.

“…Uterine fibroid is a major health challenge especially among African women. Studies on fibroid had focused largely on the biomédical aspect of this health…”
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