The present study sought to assess the practice of exclusive
breastfeeding among women employed in tertiary institutions in South-South,
Nigeria. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is crucial for infant health, yet its
practice among women in academics remains understudied. This cross-sectional
study examines the knowledge and practice of EBF among women in academics in
South-South, Nigeria, using a sample of 360 respondents. Findings indicate that
92.2% of the respondents have knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding and 61.5%
practiced exclusive breastfeeding with 41% initiating breastfeeding within one
hour of the birth of their babies.
Return to work was the most common reason for discontinuation of
exclusive breastfeeding. The study underscores the need for targeted
interventions to enhance EBF awareness and practices among women in academics,
potentially influencing maternal and child health policies and practices in
similar contexts.
Author(s)
Details
Benjamin
O. Osaro
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences,
College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Nnenna
Nnadi
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences,
College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State
Univ
Yoko
Ikakita
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences,
College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Nnenna
Ali Emordi
Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences,
College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mmrnp/v3/1853
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