The coastal state of Cross River is home to approximately 2.9 million people (2006 census), predominantly of Efik, Ejagham and Bekwarra background. One of the fastest growing states in Nigeria, Cross River is endowed with vast mineral resources, plentiful arable land, and a growing number of tourist attractions. Communities in ...

Despite the fact that Nigeria has integrated health literacy into the educational system, poor health literacy is still very common among citizens, Cross River State inclusive.