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Knowledge of Infant Nutrition among Mothers in Enugu State, South Eastern, Nigeria: Implications for Social Work Practice

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  • Christopher N. Ngwu
  • Christian A. Ezeh
  • Christian Iyiani

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Malnutrition is widespread in Nigeria and has persisted at alarmingly high rate. Nutrition problems are at times due to lack of education and knowledge about healthy nutrition behaviours and practices. The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge of infant nutrition in Enugu State, Nigeria. Ten focus-Group Discussions (FGDS) were conducted with seven (7) persons in each group comprising 5 young groups (18 – 35 years) and 5 old groups (36 years and above). The FGDS were analyzed using a thematic framework. The findings from the qualitative study showed that mothers had a very low perception on ways of improving children’s health. For instance many of them were against feeding their infants with meat or eggs because of their cultural beliefs and had negative perceptions on the exclusive breastfeeding and immunization services in their communities. In view of the above, the findings highlight the need to employ education to correct many of these archaic cultural practices mostly found in Nigerian rural communities and invest in programmes that will enhance the knowledge of infant nutrition among mothers in Nigeria.

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  • Christopher N. Ngwu & Christian A. Ezeh & Christian Iyiani, 2014. "Knowledge of Infant Nutrition among Mothers in Enugu State, South Eastern, Nigeria: Implications for Social Work Practice," International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, vol. 3(1), pages 117-125, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarpe:v:3:y:2014:i:1:p:117-125
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    1. Wilfred Iorfa Achagh & Victor S. Ezema & Bukola Bisola Ogundele & Comfort Bissallah Ekele & AfusatEjide Badamasi & Helen Arinola Ashefor & Alexander Chuwkuemeka Okondugba & Emmanuel Chidobe Okenyi & J, 2020. "Parental Demographic Variables as Determinants of Knowledge of Nutritional Needs of Preschoolers in North Central Zone, Nigeria," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(5), pages 1-10, May.
    2. Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke & Chinyere Augusta Nwajiuba & Christiana Ogonna Igberi & Mark Umunna Amadi & Francis Chidi Anosike & Anthony Oko-Isu & Jane Munonye & Christian Uwadoka & Adewale Iyaniwura Ad, 2019. "Impacts of Caregivers’ Nutrition Knowledge and Food Market Accessibility on Preschool Children’s Dietary Diversity in Remote Communities in Southeast Nigeria," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(6), pages 1-19, March.

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