Knowledge, attitude and perception of Islamic religious leaders on maternal health issues in Zamfara state, Northwest, Nigeria: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Mohammed Mawaida, Abdullahi, Mamat, Nik Mazlan, Abdul Rahman, Suzanah, A. Rahman, Nor Azlina, Baba, Tukur
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Partridge Publishing Singapore 2017
• Subjects: GT Manners and customs; H Social Sciences (General); HM621 Culture; HM701 Social systems; RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/58233/1/58233_Knowledge%2C%20Attitude.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/58233/; https://www.partridgepublishing.com/Singapore/Books/bookdetail.aspx?bookid=BK170100

The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and perception of the Islamic religious leaders (IRLs) on maternal health issues in Zamfara States, Nigeria, as well as the roles they can play in reducing maternal deaths in the state with a view to improve the maternal. A qualitat...