International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health

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International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health

Is cleft lip a spiritual thing? – A pilot study of beliefs and attitudes amongst some future primary health care workers in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria

The birth of a baby with cleft lip is regarded as evil in many Nigerian communities. Cleft lip babies tend to suffer from social neglect or infanticide due to superstitious beliefs associated with their births. This study aimed to explore the awareness, beliefs, and attitudes of students in primary health care-related diploma programmes in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards babies born with cleft lip.

Authors:

Kanmodi, K. K., Akinloye, A. G., Olukoya, E. O., Sulaiman, A. O., Adeniyi, O. R., Fagbule, F. O.

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