Title:
Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Caregivers of Children 0 to 24 Months in Nigeria
Authors:
Olotu, Olatunde Olajide
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2017
PAGE:
x, 35
Language:
En
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Exclusive breastfeeding, Breastfeeding, Caregivers, Nigeria
Abstract:
Title: Improving Exclusive breastfeeding practices among caregivers of children 0 to 24 months in Nigeria. Problem: Nigeria has the highest number of stunted children in Africa, with 37% of children under 5 years stunted. Under 5 mortality rate in Nigeria in 2012, is 124/1000 and malnutrition is the underlying cause of 53% of these deaths. In 2013, only 17% of children were exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Objective: This study analyzed the current practices of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) by caregivers and factors influencing these practices. The results were used to make recommendations to improve the exclusive breast feeding practices in Nigeria. Methodology: A literature review was conducted using quality published studies conducted in Nigeria. Google Scholar and databases such as PubMed, EPIC, were used for the search with the keywords, Exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding in Nigeria. Analysis of the study was done using the UNICEF conceptual framework for malnutrition. Results/findings: Majority of the literature reviewed revealed low practice of EBF below the national rate across Nigeria without disparity in urban and rural areas. Major factors affecting EBF practice were educational attainment below secondary school level, low socioeconomic status and lack of access to health facilities services and negative perceptions about EBF. Conclusion: The study identified critical barriers perpetuating low EBF practice across Nigeria with direct and indirect effect on malnutrition. It therefore recommends that the Government needs to provide access to health services with strong linkages with the community systems to promote the ownership of EBF at the local level.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Nigeria
Region:
West Africa
Training:
Master of International Health
Category:
Research
Right:
@ 2017 Olotu
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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