Exclusive breastfeeding
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group
Control group
Sponsors
Mr Obinna Okoroike
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All antenatal mothers, who had an uncomplicated pregnancy. Complicated pregnancy defined as one with underlying medical condition such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Gestational week from 26 weeks- 34weeks. Attended ANC in Imo state Specialist Hospital during the study period. Did not deliver a still born baby. Antenatal mother who can speak and understand English .
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mothers on drugs, medication who are unable to breastfeed. Known medical condition(s) including mental illness that might hinder breastfeeding. Mothers who had an uncomplicated pregnancy. Complicated pregnancy defined as one with underlying medical condition such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Antenatal mother who cannot speak and understand English and Igbo
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exclusive breastfeeding | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge, goal/intention, self-efficacy, socio structural, social support and outcome expectancy | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactChijioke Irene Ugwu
Universiti Putra Universiti
Outcome results
None listed