Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Ndie EC

Publications

• Research Article
  Weaning Practices among Breastfeeding Mothers Local Communities of Enugu State Nigeria
  Author(s): Ezenduka PO, Ndie EC and Nwankwo CUEzenduka PO, Ndie EC and Nwankwo CU
  
  Introduction: Weaning is a time during which the mother and her new born baby are expected to adjust to the emotional and nutritional demands of life processes including weaning food required for growth and development. The purpose of this study was to determine the weaning practices of breastfeeding mothers attending Postnatal and Child Welfare services in rural communities of Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State-Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive research design was used. A convenient sample of 221 mothers was used. Interview guide was the instrument used for data collection. Results: Result revealed that only 5.0% of mothers had no formal educations. 50.2% of mothers were civil servants; 12.2% were students; 24.4% were traders. Only 11.8% were full time house wife. Only 40.7% actually know the real meaning of weaning. Sources of information include: Health workers; parent/si.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2090-7214.1000293

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