Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 3407 Rating: (3.2) votes: 17Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractWorldwide, efforts are being made to promote exclusive breastfeeding as it has some benefits in ensuring healthy kids. These efforts are not being realized as there is resistance to the call because of socio-cultural and religious factors. The research employed both primary and secondary data. Interviews, group discussions and key informants interviews were conducted. (to collect demographic, knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding and the reasons for mothers to embark on mixed feeding). Key informants interviews gave information on the government and hospitals policy on exclusive breastfeeding. Secondary data sources provided information on researches done locally and internationally on exclusive breastfeeding. Data were presented in tables and charts then analyzed. The research found out that the childbearing age of most mothers interviewed was between 22 and 30 years and the majority are literate. Many of them feel that exclusive breastfeeding is not enough for the babies. Thus socio-cultural and religious factors prompted mothers to give extra feedings to the babies under the age of six months which poses a great challenge to their health. Employed women have little time for their children during the day which leads to mixed feeding. Thus the research recommends that the government, hospitals, nurses, mothers and family members all make a combined effort in promoting exclusive breastfeeding by proving adequate health education, moral support and favorable conditions so that the program is effective....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