Clay Ingestion During Pregnancy Among Black African Women in a North London Borough: Understanding Cultural Meanings, Integrating Indigenous and Biomedical Knowledge Systems

Findings from this qualitative audit conducted in a North London Borough among Black African women show that clay ingestion during pregnancy is a cultural phenomenon embedded in indigenous knowledge (IK). Reasons for clay ingestion include curbing morning sickness, nausea, satisfying cravings, “mine...

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Main Authors: Cathrine Madziva, Martha Judith Chinouya
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado em: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Colecção:Frontiers in Sociology
Assuntos:
clay ingestion during pregnancy
Black African Women
cultural practice
indigenous knowledge
biomedical science
Acesso em linha:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsoc.2020.00020/full
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