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Attitude and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers attending under-five welfare clinics in a rural community in Southwestern Nigeria

Tope Michael Ipinnimo
Paul Oladapo Ajayi
Temitope Moronkeji Olanrewaju
Taofeek Adedayo Sanni
Mojoyinola Oyindamola Adeosun
Blessing Omobolanle Osho
Oluseyi Adedeji Aderinwale
Adewumi Rufus Fajugbagbe
Precious Aderinsola Adeyeye
Rita Omobosola Alabi
Olanrewaju Kassim Olasehinde
John Olujide Ojo
Ademuyiwa Adetona
Kayode Rasaq Adewoye
Olayinka Oloruntoba
Ayodeji Andrew Omotoso
Ayotomiwa Fiyinfoluwa Ajayi

20243 citationsOpen accessAfe Babalola University

Abstract

This study revealed a good disposition with a suboptimal practice towards exclusive breastfeeding. Also, being married was a positive predictor of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, we recommend policies that will improve exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in rural areas, especially those targeting the unmarried, to achieve the World Health Organization's target.

Research topics

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Child and Adolescent Health

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299843

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