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Maternal health, war, and religious tradition: Authoritative knowledge in Pujehun District, Sierra Leone

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Title

Maternal health, war, and religious tradition: Authoritative knowledge in Pujehun District, Sierra Leone

Description

In Sierra Leone constraints to ideal maternal health require a primary health care approach that includes collaboration with traditional midwives.
The local causes of maternal risk are described, including civil war and refugee camp life.

Creator

Amara Jambai and Carol MacCormack

Source

Medical Anthropology Quarterly. 10.2. June 1996. p. 270-286.
GN296 MAQ NO.2 1996.

Date

1996

Contributor

seah

Format

Article journal