Perceptions of child death in Jigawa State, Nigeria: a mixed-methods study on how sociocultural nuances shape paediatric mortality reporting

• Main Authors: Kristen Nicole Andersen (Author), Funmilayo Shittu (Author), Abdullahi Magama (Author), Tahlil Ahmed (Author), Damola Bakare (Author), Julius Salako (Author), Rochelle Ann Burgess (Author), Carina King (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Vital statistics are critical for effective public health and monitoring progress towards child survival. Nigeria has the highest global under-five mortality rate; however, deaths are often under- or misreported. Objective We explored perceptions of child deaths and socio-cultural factors...