[PDF][PDF] Influence of maternal breastfeeding practices on the anthropometric status of their infants (0-12 months) in Arochukwu LGA Abia state, Nigeria

AD Oguizu, TK Ogbonnaya - researchgate.net
Background: Breast milk remains the best start to life in all areas of infants' development.
Cow milk is best for cows and human breast milk is best for human babies. Objectives: This …

Breastfeeding pattern and nutritional status of children under two years in Oshogbo Local Government Area Osun State Nigeria

CA Oladoyinbo, OF Makanjuola, AA Sobo - Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, 2016 - ajol.info
Background: This study aims to assess breastfeeding pattern among mothers and nutritional
status of children under two years. Methodology: The cross sectional study was carried out …

Effect of mother's characteristics and infant feeding practices on the nutritional status of children (0-2 years) in a Rural Community in Enugu State, Nigeria

HN Ene-Obong, GI Davidson, BO Mbah… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2010 - ajol.info
Objective: This study was aimed at determining the effect of mother's characteristics and
infant feeding practices on the anthropometric status of children (0-2 years). Subjects and …

Breastfeeding practices and infants nutritional status in Isoko north/south local government areas of Delta state, Nigeria

BU Imonikebe, I Iroriteraye - African Research Review, 2009 - ajol.info
The study identified the breastfeeding practices of mothers and assessment of nutritional
status of infants in Isoko North and South Local Government Areas in Delta State, Nigeria …

[HTML][HTML] Feeding methods and anthropometric indices of peri urban Nigerian infants: results of a cross-sectional study

CV Anidi, NB Eme, VN Ibeanu, PN Ani… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2019 - ajol.info
Background: The impact of inappropriate infant feeding practices on nutritional status and
subsequent poor growth and development of the child with elevated risk of developing non …

Relationship between breastfeeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 6-24 months in South-west Nigeria

OO Abolurin, OA Oyelami, SB Oseni… - Annals of Health …, 2021 - ajol.info
Background: Breastfeeding is the ideal form of nutrition for the healthy growth of infants, and
it reduces the risk of malnutrition and several childhood morbidities. Objectives: To assess …

Relationship between breastfeeding practices and nutritional status of children aged 0-24 months in Nairobi, Kenya.

EN Muchina, PM Waithaka - African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition …, 2010 - ajol.info
Breast milk has a major impact on child health, growth and development. Infants should
exclusively breastfeed (EBF) for six months, then, nutritionally adequate and safe …

Feeding practices and nutritional status of infants in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

JG Safari, SC Kimambo, JE Lwelamira - Tanzania Journal of health …, 2013 - ajol.info
Breast feeding practice especially exclusive breast feeding (EBF) is a major determinant of
child growth and development. In Tanzania, most women breastfeed their infants for long …

Breastfeeding practices and growth

AA Okolo, E Omoyibo, UO Chimah - Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, 2015 - ajol.info
Background: Breastfeeding is vital for the growth and development of infants and young
children. Early initiation within the half hour of birth fosters optimal breastfeeding practice …

Changes in breastfeeding and nutritional status of Nigerian children between 1990 and 2008, and variations by region, area of residence and maternal education and …

CU Onubogu, IN Onyeka, DO Esangbedo… - Paediatrics and …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Inadequate breastfeeding practices contribute to malnutrition in young
children. Aims and objectives: This study examined changes in breastfeeding practices and …