Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Complementary Feeding Among Mothers in Esan Central
Student: Osahenrumwen Peace Enoghama (Project, 2025)
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Abstract
Globally, inappropriate complementary feeding of children remains one of the major causes ofmalnutrition, morbidity and death in children. This study aimed to assess the knowledge,attitude, and practice of complementary feeding among mothers in Esan Central. Thedemographic characteristics of the respondents, including age, tribe, religion, and educationallevel, were examined. This study also investigated the sources of information oncomplementary feeding and assessed mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regardingthe topic. A total of 200 mothers participated in the study.
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- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State 6
- Kenule Benson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State 18
- Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State 4
- Kogi State University, Anyigba 2
- Kwara State College of Health Technology, offa, Kwara State 9
- Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State 20
- Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State 13
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State 39
- Lagos State Poly, Ikorodu, Lagos State 2
- Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State 8