Factors of Culture and Change in Health Education for Adults in Nigeria.

Osuhor, P. C.; Osuhor, Ann

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ERIC Number: EJ210417

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Publication Date: 1978

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Factors of Culture and Change in Health Education for Adults in Nigeria.

Osuhor, P. C.; Osuhor, Ann

Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, v11 n2 p63-68 1978

Describes health problems in Nigeria and the kinds of health education programs and methods that are needed to promote proper health practices in view of the high illiteracy rate, various perception levels, and the strong and often harmful traditional cultural influences in the community. (MF)

Descriptors: Adult Education, African Culture, Community Influence, Cultural Background, Cultural Influences, Dental Health, Developing Nations, Educational Methods, Educational Needs, Family Health, Health Education, Health Needs, Public Health, Social Change, Sociocultural Patterns

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria

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