Knowledge and Perception of Feeding Stimulators among Nursing Mothers with Infants and Toddlers Aged 6 to 24 Months in Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Aims: This study assessed the knowledge and perception of feeding stimulators to enhance feeding among nursing mothers in Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Nigeria. Study Design: This study employed a cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: Primary Health Centres in Oluyole Local Govern...

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Published in:International journal of tropical disease & health 2024-01, Vol.45 (1), p.1-12
Main Authors: Balogun, Olanike O., Bodunde, Ifeoluwa O., Okeya, Morenike O.
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Language:English
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Summary:Aims: This study assessed the knowledge and perception of feeding stimulators to enhance feeding among nursing mothers in Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Nigeria. Study Design: This study employed a cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: Primary Health Centres in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State between October and December, 2020. Methodology: We included 400 mother-child (6-24 months) dyads selected using a two-stage sampling process from eight Primary Health Centers. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information on mothers' knowledge and perception of feeding stimulators. Knowledge of feeding stimulators was scored in percentages (≥50%=good knowledge and
ISSN:2278-1005
2278-1005
DOI:10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i11509