Rural Men Attitude Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding in Rural Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract
The study examined rural men attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding in rural communities of Rivers State, Nigeria. Questionnarire and interview schedule were used to elicit data from the respondents. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 94 men respondents. Descriptive statistical tools such as frequency majority (87.5% ) of the men knew the right definition of exclusive bresat feeding. Attitude of men towards distribution, percentage, mean, and inferential statistics such as regression were used for analysis. Result of the descriptive statistics showed that the mean age of the respondents was 40 years , 42.5% were civil servants; 76.3% of the men were married, 30.0% of the men had secondary education. The mean household size was 5 persons and the mean monthly income was N42,500. The result revealed that men had knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding and they exhibited both positive and negative attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding. The socio-economic characteristics influencing exclusive breastfeeding were occupation, marital status, education and household size. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there is an urgent need for a positive change in attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding through education about the relevance of exclusive breastfeeding so as to clear their negative attitudes.
Keywords
Rural MenAttitudeExclusive BreastfeedingRural Communities
References
Agho, K.E., Dibley, M.J., Odiase, J.I., & Ogbonmwan, S.M. (2011). Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria. BMCPregnancy and Childbirth, 11(2),1-8. Agunbiade, O.M., & Ogunleye, O.V. (2012). Constraints of exclusive breastfeeding practice among breastfeeding mothers in Southwest Nigeria: Implication for scaling up. International Breastfeeding Journal, 7(1), 5-20. Albert, C.O. & Max-Alalibo, E. (2017). Perceived effect of economic recession on rural family relationship in Obio-Apkor Local Government Area of River state, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Development Studies, 2(1), 132-138. Alex-Hart, B.A., & Opara, P.I. (2015). Infant and young child feeding practices in three communities in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 3(1B), 100- American Academy of Pediatrics (2017).Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Pediatrics Journal, 129(3), 827 - 841. Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)(2014). Breastfeeding support: Preconception care through the first year: Evidence basedclinical practice guideline (3rd ed.) Washington, DC: Author Brunel University (2011). Kinston Lane, Uxbridge. Bolanle, A. J. (2013).Appraisal of Nursing Mothers’ Knowledge and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Yobe State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(20) Chowdhury, R., Sinha, B., Sankar, M. J., Taneja, S., Bhandari, N., Rollings, N., Bahl, R., & Martins, J. (2015). Breastfeeding and maternal health outcomes: A systematic review and meta- analysis. Acte Paediatric Journal, 104(1), 96-113. Danso, J. (2014). Examining the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among professional working mothers in Kumasi Metropolis Ghana. International Journal of Nursing, 1(1), 11-24. Ekenna, E.O. (2014). Knowledge and attitude of men about exclusive breastfeeding in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. An unpublished M.Sc dissertation submitted to the Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Elenwa, C.O. & Ishikaku, E. A. (2018). Influence of culture on women farmers’ participation in agriculture activities in AhoadaEast Local Government Area of Rivers State. International Journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food Science (IJHAFS ), 2(3), 88-97. Elenwa, C.O., Okorie, U.G. & Okwukwu, E. (2019). Assessment of gender attitudes towards community health programmes in rural Rivers State, Nigeria. The International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, 3(1), 77-85. Ella, R. (2016). Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in Rural Communities of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 3(4), 101-110. Ella, R.E., Ndep, A.O., & Akpan, M.I. (2016). Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice in rural communities of Cross River State Nigeria. International Journal of Humanistic Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 3(4), 101-110. Essien, N.C., & Samson-Akpan, P.E. (2013). Factors influencing the practice of EBF among mothers in Ikot Omin, Calabar, Nigeria. Retrieved from https://www.Resear chgate.net practice. Gill, S. L., Reifsnider, E., & Lucke, J. F. (2007). Effects of support on the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. Western Journal of Nursing Research. 29 (6). 708–723. Breastfeeding Review, 16(1), 5–15.. Ibe, S.N.O., Obasi, O., Nwoke, E.A., Nwufo, C.R., Osuala, E.O., Ezenwuba, C.O., Amadi, C.O., & Ebirim, C.I.C. (2016). Socio-Economic factors influencing adoption of exclusive breastfeeding practice by nursing mothers in selected communities in Imo State, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 17(3), 1-12. Ibe, S.N.O., Obasi, O., Nwoke, E.A., Nwufo, C.R., Osuala, E.O., Ezenwuba, C.O., Amadi, C.O., & Ebirim, C.I.C. (2017). Role of Significant Others and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding by Nursing Mothers in Imo State, Nigeria. The Journal of Middle East and North Africa Sciences, 3(11), 4-11. Ishola, A.A., Adekunle, K.A. & Temitope, A.F. (2019) "Social-Demographic Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Attitude among Working Nursing Mothers in Urban Areas Of Ibadan, Oyo State. Psychological Research on Urban Society, 2(2), 76-87. Madhu, K., Chowdary, S., & Masti, R. (2009). Breastfeeding practices and newborn care in rural areas: a descriptive cross sectional study. Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 34(3), 243-246. Maduforo AN, Ubah NC, & Obiako-Okeke PN. (2013). The practice of exclusive breastfeeding by lactating women in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria. Global Advance Resource Journal of Medical Science, 2(1), 13 – 19. Manandhar, M., Hawkes, S., Buse, K., Nosrati, E., & Magar, V. (2018): Gender: Health and the 2030, World health organisation. https://www.who.int/health-topics/gender Mbada, C.E., Olowookere, A.E., Faronbi, O.J., Oyinlola-Aromolaran, F.C., Faremi, F.A., Ogundele, A.O., Awotidebe, O.A., Ojo, A.A. & Oluwakemi A.A. (2013). Knowledge, attitude and techniques of breastfeeding among Nigerian mothers from a semi- urban community. BMC Res Notes 6, 552. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-0500-6-552 Moore, E. R., & Anderson, G. C. (2007). Randomized controlled trial of very early mother infantskin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding status. Journal of Midwifery and Women'sHealth, 52(2), 116–125. Moore, E.R., Anderson, G.C., Bergman, N., & Dowswell, T. (2012). Early skin-to-skincontact for mothers and their healthy newborn infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 5, CD003519. Muoghalu, C.O., & Eboiyehi, F.A. (2019). The role of men in promoting breastfeeding in Nigeria. Journal of Gender and Power, 12(2), 57 - 76. Odu, S., Deji, S.A., Amn, E., & Aduayi, V. (2016). Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending an infant welfare clinic in Osogbe, Osun State. A ross- sectional study. European Journal of Preventive medicine, 4(2), 39-43. Ojong, I.N., & Chukwudozie, C.C. (2019). Exclusive breastfeeding perception and practice among nursing mothers attending infant welfare clinic in a secondary health facility in southern Nigeria. African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, 2(1), 22-34. Okari, T. G., Aitafo, J. E., Onubogu, U., & West, B. A. (2020). Knowledge, Practice and Problems of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers Attending the Outpatient Clinic of a Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Designated Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 12(9), 103-115. Okau, A., & Owoyemi, J.O. (2008). A sociological analysis of gender roles in national development: The Nigerian experience. International Journal of Kogi Social and Policy Issues, 5(2), 20-35. Okoye, J. (2006). Radio coverage and audience awareness of hepatitis B virus in South – East Nigeria. Journal of Communication, 1(15), 20-25. Onah, S., Osuorah, D.I., Ebenebe, J., Ezechukwu, C., Ekwochi, U., & Ndukwu, I. (2014). Infant feeding practices and maternal socio-demographic factors that influence practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Nnewi Southeast Nigeria: A cross-sectional and analytical study. International Breastfeeding Journal, 9(6), 46-69. Ottilie, V.K. (2007). The role of men in hindering or promoting breastfeeding in Oshakati, Namibia. Unpublished PhD thesis, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape. Sherriff, N. S., Hall, V., & Pickin, M. (2009). Fathers’ perspectives on breast feeding: ideas for intervention. British Journal of Midwifery, 17 (4), 223–227. Singh, B. (2010). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Breastfeeding: Case Study. University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. European Journal of Scientific Research, 40(1), 404-422. United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF (2001). State of the W
More Articles from INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND EARTH SCIENCE
Influence of Tree Species on Soil Nutrients Status in Murke Grassland and Nkafamiya Montane Soils of Adamawa State, Nigeria
Author: Mustapha DAUDA, Emmanuel Ephraim DISHAN, B. Y. Duhu, AbdulRahman AHMAD
Effect of Different Cropping Systems on Soil Fungi and Nematodes in Obelle, Emohua Local Government Area
Author: Ikechi, B. A., and Ene, D. U.
Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of Land Use Change in Uyo Capital City, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Author: Elijah, U.D Uwem Ituen
Effect of Organic Materials on Soil Bacteria Population and Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Evolution in an Ultisol
Author: Osiriamhe, P. W., and Ene, D. U.
Isolation and Identification of Bacteria in Soils Under Different Land Use in Obelle, Emuoha Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria
Author: Nweke, A. F., and Ene, D. U.