Perceived challenges of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers attending immunization clinic, University of Delta Teaching Hospital, Delta state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 7278 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractExclusive breastfeeding is essential for infant health and development. However, nursing mothers often encounter various challenges in sustaining this practice. This study aims to identify and analyze the perceived challenges faced by nursing mothers attending the immunization clinic, the University of Delta Teaching Hospital, Agbor. A descriptive design was conducted among 67 nursing mothers using a structured questionnaire. The survey gathered information on demographic characteristics, breastfeeding practices, and perceived challenges. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis. The study included nursing mothers with mean age of 18-30 (62.7%), 50.7% had tertiary level of education and 30.7% were civil servants. The perceived challenge was diverse and multifaceted. The most common reported challenges included sore or cracked nipples (64.2%) and difficulty in breastfeeding in public (61.2%). These challenges encompassed the challenge of insufficient milk supply (41.6%). Other challenges include workplace issues, cultural factors and socioeconomic factors. The study also shows that there is no significant relationship between the educational factor of nursing mothers attending the immunization clinic of University of Delta Teaching Hospital and the perceived challenges of exclusive breastfeeding and there is also a significant relationship between the culture of nursing mothers attending the immunization clinic of university of Agbor teaching hospital and perceived challenges of exclusive breastfeeding. This study reveals that nursing mothers attending the immunization clinic face a range of perceived challenges in exclusive breastfeeding. These findings underscore the importance of tailored support and education programs within clinical settings to address and overcome these barriers. By addressing these challenges, healthcare providers can play a pivotal role in promoting and sustaining exclusive breastfeeding practices, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of infants....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State