Association of Childless Couples Of Ghana (ACCOG)
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چکیده
The Association of Childless Couples of Ghana (ACCOG) is a Ghanaian non-faith based Non-Governmental Organization. ACCOG provides a platform for childless couples to find options for accessible infertility care. It provides counselling and other support services to childless couples to enable them to cope with their situation.
منابع مشابه
Infertility and childlessness: a qualitative study of the experiences of infertile couples in Northern Ghana
BACKGROUND Infertility is a global reproductive health issue that affects many individuals and couples. Despite the high prevalence of infertility in Ghana, no study has been done on the experiences of infertile couples in Northern Ghana. This study therefore explored the experiences of infertile couples in Northern Ghana using the Upper West Region as a case study. METHODS We interviewed fif...
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 6 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014