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Fig. 5 | Reproductive Health

Fig. 5

From: Causes of short birth interval (kunika) in Bauchi State, Nigeria: systematizing local knowledge with fuzzy cognitive mapping

Fig. 5

Separate maps of protectors (causes of no-kunika). Female map synthesizes 12 female groups. Male map synthesizes 12 male groups. The State map and LGA map come from one group session each. The weights of the arrows indicate the cumulative net influence. The thickness of the lines is proportional to the weights. Self-pointing arrows indicate that separate maps indicated internal dynamics of these categories, meaning that some factors within the category contribute to the occurrence of other factors in the same category. To simplify the maps, we included only the relationships affecting the four strongest causes of no-kunika. B: Prevention of forced sex; C: Better spousal communication about family planning; D: Greater male involvement; E: Using non-invasive family planning methods; G: Using modern methods of family planning; H: Use of health services and advice of health workers; J: Increased awareness about family planning; K: Ways of increasing family planning awareness; L: Reduce frequent sex and factors encouraging this; N: Family dynamics; O: Better socio-economic conditions; Q: Increase awareness about kunika; R: Create public awareness about family planning and kunika

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