Abstract:
This study investiga
ted the attitudes
and practices of nursing mothers on exclusive
breastfeeding (EBF) in the Bolgatanga municipality using a qualitative approach. A total of 12 nursing
mothers recruite
d from the Antenatal clinic of the Bolgatanga Regional H
ospital were interviewed on their
attitudes and practices on EBF. Results indicated that participants did not appropriately and effectively
practice EBF.
Results include late initiation of EBF, inappropriate positioning of babies during
breastfeeding and inadequate feeding frequency.
Recom
mendations based on the findings included
teaching
mothers not only to exclusively breastfeed but the details of EBF practice.
