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International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practices Volume 5 (2018), Article ID 5:IJNCP-294, 7 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2018/294
Research Article
Perception on Early Antenatal Booking by Women Attending Clinic in the Western Region in The Gambia

Rachel Mendy1*, Veronica Njie2 and Jainaba Sey Sawo1

1University of The Gambia, MDI Road, Kanifing P.O. Box 3031, Serrekunda, The Gambia
2Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health, School of Nursing, University of Maryland, United States
Mrs. Rachel Mendy, University of The Gambia, MDI Road, Kanifing P. O. Box 3031, Serrekunda, The Gambia, Tel.+220 9911687/3650052; E-mail: rmendy@utg.edu.gm
16 July 2018; 05 September 2018; 07 September 2018
Mendy R, Njie V, Sawo JS (2018) Perception on Early Antenatal Booking by Women Attending Clinic in the Western Region in The Gambia. Int J Nurs Clin Pract 5: 294. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2018/294

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