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Archive | ISSUE: 132, Volume: Jan-Mar-2025

KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN SAMPOU/KALAMA WARD, KOLOKUMA/OPOKUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE


Author:Oranefo DO, Osain PJ, Ramoni AW, Uriel CD, Wodi F, Tuduo TT, McFubara KG

published date:2025-Jun-10

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Abstract

Background: Despite strong evidence supporting exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months, its global practice remains low. In Nigeria, while breastfeeding is nearly universal, only 17% of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed.

Objective: This study assessed the knowledge and practice of EBF in Sampou community, KOLGA, Bayelsa State.

Materials and Method: A universal sampling technique was used. Data were collected from 261 households with children under five using interviewer-administered questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS version 22.

Results: Among 261 households surveyed, most respondents had poor knowledge of EBF. Only 27.6% of mothers practiced EBF. Key influencing factors included socio-demographic aspects like maternal age and family structure, obstetric factors such as antenatal care (ANC) registration (37.3%), number of ANC visits (10.5%), and hospital delivery (35.3%). Socioeconomic factors, including husband's support (36.9%) and expressing breast milk into bottles (64.3%), also impacted EBF rates.

Conclusion: A study on the Primary Health Care (PHC) system in Sampou is needed to assess the efficiency of ANC services, which play a crucial role in educating mothers on EBF. Accessible family planning services are also essential, as having many children contributes to low EBF rates. Additionally, government and NGOs should empower women by improving healthcare, education, and social services in Sampou and Bayelsa State. Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, Knowledge, Practice, Factors

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