Attitudes and Practices Associated with Exclusive Breast Feeding (EBF) of Nursing Mothers in Bolgatanga Municipality

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dc.contributor.authorAtindanbila, S.
dc.contributor.authorMwini-Nyaledzigbor, P.P.
dc.contributor.authorAbasimi, E.
dc.contributor.authorBenneh, C.O.
dc.contributor.authorAvane, M.A.
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-24T16:09:50Z
dc.date.available2018-09-24T16:09:50Z
dc.date.issued2014-07
dc.description.abstractThis 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAtindanbila, S., Mwini-Nyaledzigbor, P. P., Abasimi, E., Benneh, C. O., & Avane, M. A. Attitudes and Practices Associated with Exclusive Breast Feeding (EBF) of Nursing Mothers in Bolgatanga Municipality.en_US
dc.identifier.otherVolume 1, Issue 7, PP 114-120
dc.identifier.otherwww.arcjournals.org
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/24327
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE)en_US
dc.subjectExclusive breast feedingen_US
dc.subjectExperienceen_US
dc.subjectNursing mothersen_US
dc.subjectWeanimixen_US
dc.subjectColostrumen_US
dc.titleAttitudes and Practices Associated with Exclusive Breast Feeding (EBF) of Nursing Mothers in Bolgatanga Municipalityen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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