INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL NUTRITION ON THE EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING OF INFANTS

INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL NUTRITION ON THE EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING OF INFANTS

ABSTRACT 

The researcher investigated the effects of maternal nutrition on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The purpose of the study was to find out the effects of maternal nutrition, socio-economic status, occupation, and perception on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants in Egor Local Government Area. To guide the study, four research questions were asked namely; what are the effects of maternal nutrition on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants? What are the relationship between maternal socio-economic status and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding? What are the effects of maternal occupation on the actualization of exclusive breastfeeding? What is the influence of maternal perception on the exclusive breastfeeding of infants?The findings revealed that maternal nutrition had insignificant effect on exclusive breastfeeding. That maternal health status was a huge socio-economic hindrance to the practice of exclusive breast feeding. That provision of baby friendly facilities at place of work for mothers to breastfeed their baby was an important occupational factor. That giving of water and the belief that exclusive breastfeeding makes the breast become flabby and unattractive were perception held by nursing mothers. Based on these, it was concluded that maternal nutrition does not affect practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.Some recommendations were made   such that all hands should be on deck to increase the uptake of exclusive breastfeeding of infants, government and private enterprises should provide baby friendly facilities at their place of work for mothers to breastfeed their baby exclusively, maternal health status should be paramount to everyone as the health of their infant is tied to the mother.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page         –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        i Title page  –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        ii Certification        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        iii Dedication –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        iv Acknowledgement      –        –        –        –        –        –        –        v Abstract      –       –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        vi Table of contents          –         –        –         –        –         –        –         viiCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION    Background to the study      –        –        –        –        –        –        1 Statement of Problems/ Research questions    –        –        –        5 Purpose of the Study   –        –        –        –        –        –        –        6 Significance of the Study      –        –        –        –        –        –        7 Scope/Delimitation of the Study    –        –        –        –        –        7  CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Introduction        –        –        –        –        –        –        –       –         9  Effects of maternal nutrition on exclusive breastfeeding –        10 Maternal nutrition and breast milk quality    –        –        –        10 Nutritional needs during lactation         –        –        –        –        –        12 Other barriers to exclusive breastfeeding         –       –         –        15 Maternal socioeconomic status and exclusive breastfeeding      18 Maternal occupation and exclusive breastfeeding of infants-    21 Maternal perception and exclusive breastfeeding        –        –     22 Summary of reviewed literature   –        –        –        –        –        25         CHAPTER THREE: METHOD OF THE STUDY Design of the study     –        –        –        –        –        –        –        27 Population of the Study        –        –        –        –        –        –        27 Sample and Sampling Techniques         –        –        –        –        –        28      Instrumentation  –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        28 Validity of Instrument –        –        –        –        –        –        –         29 Reliability of Instrument      –        –        –        –        –        –        29 Administration of the instrument –        –        –        –        –        30 Method of Data Analysis     –        –        –        –        –        –        30 CHAPTER FOUR; PRESENTATION OF DATA AND DISCUSSION    Results       –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        –        31 Discussion of findings –        –          –       –        –        –        –         42 CHAPTER FIVE; SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Summary                      –         –           –         –        –         –         –         49 Conclusion                   –        –          –         –        –         –          –         52 Recommendation         –        –          –         –        –          –         –         53

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study           Through the course of human history, the feeding of the new born has puzzled man. A lot has been written about what is more beneficial for the growth and wellbeing of the child, mostly outlining breastfeeding’s pivotal role (Papastavrou, 2014).           The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life, from six months onwards, continued breastfeeding combined with complementary foods of good quality and in the right quantity for two years is recommended.           Exclusive breastfeeding means that the child only receives breast milk, and if necessary the addition of vitamins, minerals and medicine for the first six months of life. The (WHO) recommendation applies to all countries and populations regardless of economic status or developmental level. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the mother and the infant.

INFLUENCE OF MATERNAL NUTRITION ON THE EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING OF INFANTS