Assessing factors influencing the choice of infant feeding practice among nursing mothers in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9073 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractInfant and young child feeding (IYCF) is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The aim of this study was to assess factors influencing the choice of infant feeding practice among nursing mothers in the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. The objectives of the study were to know the knowledge of infant feeding practice among nursing mothers, identify the various feeding practices among nursing mothers and also identify the factors influencing the choice of infant feeding practice among nursing mothers. Quantitative research design using a descriptive method was used for the study. A sample size of 96 respondents was used for the study which was calculated from the target population of 879 using Fisher's. An adapted questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents, and data were analysed using SPSS 29. The results show that a substantial majority of mothers (95.65%) demonstrated good knowledge of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. It also shows that above average (63.54%) of mothers exclusively breastfeed their children, while a quarter of mothers (35.42%) used formula and breastmilk and water and a few (1.04%) gave their baby formula only. The major factors that influence the choice of infant feeding practice include the number of children, which may lead to more confidence in their practice, mode of delivery, which determines how early a baby is introduced to breastfeeding. Other facts include access to a supportive breastfeeding environment, level of education, employment status and pressure from family. Hence, nurses should provide comprehensive breastfeeding education and counselling to nursing mothers. The nurse should also ensure accurate and unbiased information on infant formula feeding. Also, the government should legislate and implement polices supporting exclusive breastfeeding practice....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»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, 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)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»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»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University