Exclusive Breastfeeding
Conditions
Interventions
Routine antenatal teaching
Ready for Breastfeeding Programme
Sponsors
Dr. Oke Olufemi Sunday
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Pregnant women between the age of 18 years and above. • The age of pregnancy is between 30-36 weeks. • Singleton Pregnancy, considering exclusive breastfeeding. • Pregnant women planning to deliver baby in the same hospital where she had her ante natal clinics. • Pregnant women willing to stay in Ekiti for at least 6 months after delivery.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Pregnant women who have any medical complication during the pregnancy or delivery . Preterm delivery and neonate having any medical complication. Pregnant women planned for elective /emergency caesarean section
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in the knowledge and attitude of the mother towards exclusive breastfeeding. Determined through a structured questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcome measures were assessed at baseline (during pregnancy), six weeks and six months. The secondary outcome measures include: • Practice of Exclusive breastfeeding with a validated structured questionnaire • Challenges of Exclusive breastfeeding with a validated structured questionnaire • Breastfeeding self-efficacy assessed with a Breastfeeding Efficacy short form (BFSE-F) | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactOlufemi Oke
Director of Programs
Outcome results
None listed