| Knowledge and beliefs about exclusive breastfeeding among rural Nigerian men in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. | |
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PMID: 20658896 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: This study evaluated the knowledge, beliefs, and attitude of rural Nigerian men to exclusive breastfeeding. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A sample of 200 men drawn from a rural community in Enugu, Nigeria was studied. RESULTS: One hundred fifty-four (82.4%) respondents had heard of exclusive breastfeeding. Only 29.9% knew the correct time for initiation of exclusive breastfeeding, while 30.5% believed that breastmilk alone was sufficient for the first 6 months of life of an infant. One hundred six (56.7%) accept the practice of exclusive breastfeeding, while 38.5% accepted that colostrum is safe for a child. Reasons for rejecting colostrum were chiefly because it is perceived as poisonous, dirty milk and culturally unacceptable. Educational status and age significantly affected knowledge and acceptance of exclusive breastfeeding among the respondents. CONCLUSION: There is a critical need to target men for intensive breastfeeding education. |
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Authors:
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P N Aniebue; U U Aniebue; G N Adimora |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Volume: 5 ISSN: 1556-8342 ISO Abbreviation: Breastfeed Med Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-27 Completed Date: 2010-09-08 Revised Date: 2011-03-25 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101260777 Medline TA: Breastfeed Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 169-71 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Community Medicine, Univeristy of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enigu, Nigeria. naniebue@yahoo.com |
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Adult Age Distribution Aged Aged, 80 and over Breast Feeding / psychology* Educational Status Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Men / education, psychology* Middle Aged Nigeria Rural Population Young Adult |
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