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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- Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadijia, Jigawa State 3
- Borno State University, Maiduguri, Borno State 15
- Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State 1
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State 254
- College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Mando Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State 1
- College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State 8
- College of Education, Akwanga (affl To Ahmadu Bello Univ, Zaria) 1
- College of Education, Eha Amufu, (Affliliated To Unn), Enugu State 1
- College of Education, Warri (Affiliated To Delta State Uni, Abraka), Delta State 1
- College of Health Technology, Calabar, Cross River State 1