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

Tope Michael IpinnimoOlanrewaju Kassim OlasehindeTaofeek Adedayo SanniAyodeji Andrew OmotosoRita Omobosola AlabiPaul Oladapo AjayiKayode Rasaq AdewoyeJohn Olujide OjoOlayinka OloruntobaAdemuyiwa AdetonaMojoyinola Oyindamola AdeosunTemitope Moronkeji OlanrewajuOluseyi Adedeji AderinwaleBlessing Omobolanle OshoAdewumi Rufus FajugbagbePrecious Aderinsola AdeyeyeAyotomiwa Fiyinfoluwa Ajayi

Published in: PloS one (2024)

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.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
primary care
healthcare
mental health
south africa
quality improvement
tertiary care