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Research Article

Knowledge and perception of the Nigerian Abortion Law by abortion seekers in south-eastern Nigeria

E. D. AdinmaSouth-east Nigeria Post Abortion Care NetworkCorrespondence[email protected]
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J. I. B. AdinmaSouth-east Nigeria Post Abortion Care Network
,
J. UgboajaSouth-east Nigeria Post Abortion Care Network
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C. IwuohaSouth-east Nigeria Post Abortion Care Network
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A. AkiodeResearch and Evaluation Unit, Ipas Nigeria
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E. OjiResearch and Evaluation Unit, Ipas Nigeria
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M. OkohResearch and Evaluation Unit, Ipas Nigeria
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Pages 763-766 | Published online: 15 Nov 2011

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