Research Fellow Peace and Conflict Studies Program Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Authors

  • J. F. Babalola Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
  • G. M. Ademuyiwa Dept. of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

Abstract

This study examined the physical and socio-cultural causes of maternal mortality in South-West Nigeria. Descriptive survey research method was used while purposive sampling technique was employed in selecting eight hundred gynaecologists, obstetricians, midwives and nurses. The instrument was a self questionnaire which was validated by using Cronbach alpha at 0.87 level of significance.

Three hypotheses were tested with non-parametric statistics of chi-square (X2) two of these hypotheses were accepted (X2) 1.62 and 2.2 while one was rejected (X2) 658.8. Based on the findings it was concluded that age has a significant factor in causes of maternal mortality while traditional and religious beliefs have no significant influence on the cause of maternal mortality.

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Published

2021-06-22

How to Cite

J. F. Babalola, & G. M. Ademuyiwa. (2021). Research Fellow Peace and Conflict Studies Program Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Educational Management, 14(1), 123–134. Retrieved from https://journals.ui.edu.ng/index.php/ajem/article/view/233

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2013): African Journal Of Educational Management

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Articles