1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk, either through direct nipple-baby mouth contact or by expressed breast milk. Breast milk is classified into two types: colostrum, which is the initial yello...
Background of Study
Infant feeding practices are a significant driver of infant nutritional status, which has an impact on infant morbidity and death. Breastfeeding is one of the most important feeding strategies since it is essential for an infant'...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk, either through direct nipple-baby mouth contact or by expressed breast milk. Breast milk is classified into two types: colostrum, which is the initial yellowish...
Background to the study
Breast feeding which is the act of feeding babies with breast milk. This is a universal cultural practice among human species of all races. However, there are commonly observable variations in the frequency and exclusiveness of application of bre...
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This study was carried out to assess child care stress among women of child bearing age studying in Faculty of Allied Health Science University of Maiduguri. Specifically, the study was aimed at examine if women of child bearing age...
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This study was carried out to examine examine the exclusive breastfeeding and prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV among pregnant women, using Lagos State College of Health Technology, Lagos state as case study. Specifically,...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
For researchers in various disciplines, the term "stress" has different meanings. According to a study conducted by various researchers, stress is linked to the ecosystem and population of organisms. Temperature, cold,...
Background to the Study
The human immunodeficiency virus, also known as HIV, is a persistent illness that can manifest its symptoms anywhere from a few months to many years after infection. HIV is widespread in all known populations around the world, including the embry...
Background Of The Study
Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk by direct nipple-to-mouth contact or through expressed breast milk. Colostrum, which is the first yellowish and sticky milk produced from the mother's breast...
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Adequate nutrition is crucial for children's optimum growth, health, and development during infancy and early childhood. Breast milk is the best source of nourishment for a newborn, and breastfeeding has been proven to be ben...
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Exclusive breastfeeding is the practice where a child receives breast milk only from the mother, a wet nurse or expressed breast milk for the first six month of baby life. It is associated with reduction in risk of childhood urinary tract infections, bacterial...
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This study was carried out to examine examine the exclusive breastfeeding and prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV among pregnant women, using Lagos State College of Health Technology, Lagos state as case stu...
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This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of female bankers toward the practice of exclusive breast feeding in Ikpoba Okha local government area in Benin City, Edo state. The background of the study ga...
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This study was conducted to assess the influence of information sources on knowledge and attitude of nursing mothers toward the practice of exclusive breast feeding in Minna, Niger state. The background of the study gave a general and com...
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This project aimed at ascertaining the knowledge, practice, attitudes, feelings and some beliefs of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers at Legon Hospital. The study was that of a descriptive one that relied on data collection using questionnaires admi...
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Proper breastfeeding practices are effective ways for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality, while many mothers understand the importance of breastfeeding, others are less knowledgeable on the benefits of breastfeeding and weaning. The aim in here i to ass...
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Mass media are often used to achieve audience mobilization and participation in the process of development. Often times, however, it fails to achieve the purpose for which it was designed owning to many factors. It is pertinent to ensure that such development c...
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The importance of breast milk over all other types of milk as the main food source for infants cannot be over-emphasized as established by numerous health and nutrition organizations. Early childhood is characterized by rapid growth, development of tissues and formation of orga...
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Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice have been a serious public health concern, not only in Nigeria but in the world at large. It have severally been reported that there is low practice and awareness of EBF in Nigeria. I evaluated the variation in the level of knowledge of ex...
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A total of 1,075 fasting Human Serum and early morning urine samples were assayed for various biochemical parameters. The parameters include: Blood lipids, Total Cholesterol, High Density lipoproteins, Low Density lipoproteins, Vitamin A, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonat...
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Inappropriate feeding practices can have profound consequences on the growth, development and survival of infants. The World Health Organizationrecommended exclusive breastfeeding because it has been shown to reduce the occurrence of adverse health outcomes on the infant and mo...
Background of the Study
Neonatal jaundice is a common condition among newborns, characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels. While often benign, if left untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as brain da...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding is essential for newborn health, providing the necessary nutrients and antibodies to support growth and immune function. Nurses, as primary caregivers, are in a pivotal position to educate mothers about th...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is one of the most effective strategies for improving infant survival, boosting immunity, and enhancing cognitive development (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is a globally recommended practice that provides essential nutrients and antibodies to newborns, supporting optimal growth and development. Despite the known benefits, breastfeeding rates, particularly excl...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is widely recommended by the WHO and UNICEF as a crucial strategy for improving infant health and reducing child mortality. Breastfeeding provides essential nutrien...
Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, remains a leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 15 million preterm births occur...
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an essential, low-cost intervention aimed at providing preterm infants with warmth, protection, and early breastfeeding support by having them held skin-to-skin by their mothers or other caregivers...
Breastfeeding is recognized as the optimal method of infant nutrition, offering numerous health benefits for both infants and mothers. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life has been shown to reduce the ris...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is widely recognized as one of the most important interventions for improving infant health outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months...
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an effective, evidence-based intervention for the care of low birth weight (LBW) infants, particularly in resource-limited settings. KMC involves early and continuous skin-to-skin contact between t...
Breastfeeding is a critical aspect of infant nutrition, with significant health benefits for both mother and child. However, despite global recommendations advocating for exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of l...
Background of the Study
Infant feeding practices play a critical role in the growth and development of children during their early years. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), defined as feeding an infant only breast milk, is widely recommended by health organiza...
Breastfeeding is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to promote infant health and growth. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life provides essential nutrients that are critical...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is widely recognized as the optimal form of infant feeding for the first six months of life due to its numerous health benefits for both mother and child. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF recommend excl...
Background of the Study
Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the optimal feeding method for infants, providing essential nutrients and protective factors that contribute to healthy growth and development. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastf...
Background of the Study
Breastfeeding is a fundamental aspect of infant care, providing essential nutrients and immunological protection to newborns. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) recommend exclusive breastfeedin...
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is widely recognized as the optimal method of infant feeding, providing essential nutrients and immune protection necessary for a child's growth and development. The World Health Organization (...
Background of the Study
Breastfeeding is widely recognized as one of the most beneficial practices for infant health, providing essential nutrients, antibodies, and fostering a strong bond between mother and child (Smith et al., 2024). The World Health...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is widely recommended as the optimal feeding practice for infants, providing essential nutrients, strengthening immunity, and reducing the risk of infections (WHO, 2024). Despite these benefits, the p...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most beneficial form of infant feeding during the first six months of life. It provides essential nutrients and antibodies that protect infants from infections, supports opt...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the practice of feeding infants only breast milk for the first six months of life, with no other foods or liquids, except for medicines or vitamins (WHO, 2024). This practice has been shown to improve infant health outcomes, inclu...
Background of the Study
Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the most beneficial way to provide essential nutrients and immunity to infants, with exclusive breastfeeding recommended for the first six months of life (World Health Organization, 2023). Despite the global consensus on the...
Childhood diarrhea remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old, particularly in low-resource settings like Kebbi State, Nigeria. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies diarrhea as a p...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is widely recognized as one of the most effective interventions for improving infant health and survival. It provides infants with essential nutrients and antibodies, boosting their immune systems and...
Background of the Study
Neonatal care is critical in reducing morbidity and mortality rates among preterm and low-birth-weight infants. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an evidence-based intervention that involves skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant, exclusive breastfeeding, and...
Background of the Study
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched in 1991 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to promote breastfeeding and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The init...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of an infant’s life is widely recommended by global health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) due to...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life is widely recognized as the optimal feeding practice for infants, providing essential nutrients, boosting immunity, and reducing the risk of infections (World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). Despite...
Background of the Study
Exclusive breastfeeding is widely regarded as a key practice for ensuring optimal infant nutrition, growth, and development. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, as it provides esse...