Attitude and practice of mothers towards exclusive breast feeding in selected markets in Ilorin metropolis Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 3333 Rating: (3.2) votes: 17Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study assessed mothers' attitude and practice towards EBF in selected markets in the Ilorin metropolis at Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State. The topic introduced and relevant works of literature reviewed. A non-probability sampling method of purposive sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) respondents. Self-developed structured questionnaire containing 32 items and divided into four sections were used. Data were collected, collated and chi-square was used to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that majority of mothers 18 (36%) within the age range (25-30 years) form the majority of mothers involved. Larger percentage were married and also have numbers of children between 3-4 with Yoruba tribe constituting n45 (90%). Majority of the mothers understand and could define exclusive breastfeeding correctly for which the source of information was from hospital staff n 35 (70%). Majority affirmed that EBF was initiated immediately after birth and a larger proportion of respondents agreed that colostrums should not be discarded and also that EBF enhances intimacy between mothers and infants. n 44 (88%) The practice of EBF among market women were good but not total, other factors that influenced the practice of optimum breastfeeding (EBF) were also noted. There was a significant relationship between attitude and practice as calculated value (cal 19.6751 which was greater than the table value also no significant relationship between the factors affecting the practice of mothers on EBF and their practice (cal value) (cal 6.373 it was recommended that nurses should serve as a role model in the society and organize a campaign social support group within the community where they can be referred to promote optimum breastfeeding of infant, government empowerment to the market women in the community is also advised. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state»Attitude and practice of mothers towards exclusive breast feeding in selected markets in Ilorin metropolis