Journal article
Prevalence and Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers in a Semi-urban Nigerian Community: A cross-sectional study
Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine, Vol.19(1), pp.31-39
2021
PMID: 35330896
Abstract
Background: The uptake of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is low globally including Nigeria despite its benefits and interventions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of EBF among mothers in a semiurban Nigerian community. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among nursing mothers attending the immunization clinic at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. A semi-structured questionnaire containing the World Health Organization’s indicators for assessing breastfeeding practices was used for data collection. Results: A total of 386 mothers were recruited with a mean age of 30.8 ± 5.0 years. Among them, 149 (36.8%) were below 30 years, 345 (89.4%) have had ANC visit at least four times, and 259 (67.1%) had initiated breastfeeding immediately after delivery. The prevalence of EBF was 52.6%. Natural feeds ere the common feeds introduced after 6 months among 159 (78.3%) mothers. One hundred and forty-four (62.1%) nursing mothers aged 30 years or older practiced EBF compared to 72 (48.3%) persons below 30 years (X2 = 6.290, p = 0.012). Also, 38 (70.3%) mothers who have delivered four or more children practiced EBF compared to 180 (54.2%) with fewer children (X2 = 5.437, p = 0.020). Nursing mothers aged 30 years or older had 36%higher odds of practicing EBF compared to younger persons (Adjusted Odds Ratio = 1.358, 95%CI = 0.886 – 2.081, p = 0.160). Conclusion: To achieve the WHO recommended target of ensuring that 90% of nursing mothers practice EBF, advocacy and health education must be intensified.
Details
- Title
- Prevalence and Predictors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers in a Semi-urban Nigerian Community: A cross-sectional study
- Authors
- Ayodeji Matthew Adebayo (Author) - University of IbadanO S Ilesanmi (Corresponding Author) - University of IbadanD T Falana (Author) - Federal Medical CentreS O Olaniyan (Author) - Federal Medical CentreAdesola Olawumi Kareem (Author) - Federal Medical CentreI Amenkhienan (Author) - Federal Medical CentreFaith Alele (Author) - James Cook UniversityA A Afolabi (Author) - University of IbadanBridget Ama Omotoso (Author) - Federal Medical CentreOladele Olufemi Ayodeji (Author) - Federal Medical Centre
- Publication details
- Annals of Ibadan postgraduate medicine, Vol.19(1), pp.31-39
- Publisher
- Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital
- PMID
- 35330896
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99980498102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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