KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG YOUNG MOTHERS IN OFFA COMMUNITY
Abstract
The study examines knowledge, attitude of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices among young mothers in Offa community. Five (5) objectives guided the study. The objectives of this study are toinvestigate the level of knowledge of young mothers in Offa community regarding exclusive breastfeeding practices, to examine the attitude of young mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding, to determine the extent to which young mothers in Offa practice exclusive breastfeeding, to explore the factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding practice among young mothers in the community and to identify challenges and strategies to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates among young mothers in Offa.A total of 300 people responded to questionnaire administered. The questionnaires were administered via google forms to ensure wider coverage, participation and accuracy.Data analysis was done through frequency tables and percentages
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