IMPERATIVE OF SPIRITUALITY HISTORY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, A PRIMARY CARE PERSPECTIVE; IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE, RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT.

Cultural practices and spirituality militate against effective utilization of healthcare facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in primary care settings. Spirituality history in clinical practice will help the health professional understand patients' values, religious beliefs, cultural practices, and preferences. It gives insight into proper counseling, and appropriate treatment and serves as an adjuvant to necessary therapeutic approaches.