International Journal of
Nursing and Midwifery

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nurs. Midwifery
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2456
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 210

Full Length Research Paper

Awareness and barriers to utilization of maternal health care services among reproductive women in Amassoma community, Bayelsa State

Onasoga A. Olayinka
  • Onasoga A. Olayinka
  • Faculty of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Osaji Teresa Achi
  • Osaji Teresa Achi
  • Faculty of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Alade O. Amos
  • Alade O. Amos
  • Faculty of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Egbuniwe Michel Chiedu
  • Egbuniwe Michel Chiedu
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 29 November 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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