Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in selected primary health
facilities in Ijebu-Ode. Multi stage sampling technique was employed to select 283 mother …

Background & aims A comprehensive set of validated core infant and young child feeding
(IYCF) indicators replaced the previous guideline and created a consensus on …

Optimal infant and young child feeding is the key to their optimal growth and development.
This paper aimed to evaluate infant and young child feeding practices among mothers in …

A series of studies were conducted in this thesis to investigate: 1. the socio-economic status
and health service factors associated with sub-optimal breastfeeding practices in Nigeria …

Background: Childhood under-nutrition is prevalent in many developing countries including
Nigeria, and is an underlying cause for more than half of all childhood deaths. Based on the …

Abstract Background and Objectives: The weaning process from the breast milk to intake of
other foods and drinks, during infancy is a very crucial stage whereby a child is vulnerable to …

Background & aims: A comprehensive set of validated core infant and young child feeding
(IYCF) indicators replaced the previous guideline and created a consensus on …

Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices have significant implications for the
child health status. In Namibia, the Maternal and Child Health programme has teamed up …

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding and timely complementary feeding are important for
child health and growth, but their practices are low in many developing countries. This study …

The study was aimed at determining the Child Survival Strategies (CSS) including exclusive
breastfeeding, growth monitoring, immunization, family planning, Oral Rehydration Therapy …