Assessment of knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Sagamu, Ogun state, Nigeria
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Date
2020
Authors
Atekoja, O.E.
Oridota, E.O.
Ogunfowokan, T.R.
Jolayemi, K.I
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Publisher
FUTOJNLS
Abstract
This study examined the knowledge and practice, of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing
mothers in Sagamu, Ogun State. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among
mothers of infants aged 0-6months selected by stratified sampling technique. Data were
obtained with pretested interviewer administered questionnaire and four focused group
discussions (FGD) were done. Findings from the study showed that 207(86.25%) of the
mothers were less than 34years, while (31.67%) of the respondents had no formal
education. 230(95.83%) have heard of exclusive breastfeeding, 119(50.42%) knew what
exclusive breastfeeding meant. Occupation, marital status and place of birth were
significantly associated with the mother‟s knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding. About
fifteen (15) of the FGD participants were of the opinion that they need to give their children
herbal mixture to grow stronger. Measures must be taken to encourage and support mothers
to practice exclusive breastfeeding.
Description
Scholarly article
Keywords
Exclusive breastfeeding , Knowledge , Six months , Knowledge , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Social medicine
Citation
Atekoja O.E, Oridota E.O, Ogunfowokan T.R1 and Jolayemi K.I. Assessment of knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Sagamu, Ogun state, Nigeria. FUTOJNLS 2020 VOLUME- 6, ISSUE; 162 – 172