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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- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State 2
- AL-ISTIQAMAH UNIVERSITY, SUMAILA, KANO STATE 1
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State 87
- Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Imo State, (Affl To Univ of Nigera, Nsukka) 11
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State 478
- Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi, Anambra State 1
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State 503
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. (affl To Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) 3
- Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta, Kano, Kano State 54