Effects of exclusive breastfeeding on children as perceived by mothers in Oyun local government area of Kwara state Department: Health Information Management By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 5607 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 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 research done locally and internationally on exclusive breastfeeding. Data was 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 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 programme is effective....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state