Harmful Traditional Practices and Their Impact on Women's Health in Nigeria: A Socio-Ecological Analysis

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Habila Nanko Datu
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18291534
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Abstract

In the contemporary Nigerian landscape, the intersection of culture and health remains a complexdomain. Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) are defined as customs with no medicaljustification that result in physical, psychological, or reproductive injury.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Gender Health and Social Inequality Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
18 January 2026