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Breastfeeding in West Africa, Nigeria. A Look on its Health Benefits

Title: Breastfeeding in West Africa, Nigeria. A Look on its Health Benefits

Essay , 2020 , 14 Pages , Grade: 73

Autor:in: Anonym (Author)

Health - Public Health
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Breastfeeding infants is a public health priority because of its considerable benefit. This study aims to demonstrate why exactly this seems to be the case. Recent studies have shown that it protects the health of the infant, decreases the chances of metabolic disorders, and the rate of child mortality.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • Social Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding
    • Economic Stability
    • Education
    • Social and Community Context
    • Health and Health Care
    • Neighbourhood and Built Environment

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This review aims to explore the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria. It examines the social determinants of health, using the Healthy People 2020 approach, to understand why exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low despite its recognized benefits.

  • Social Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding
  • Economic Stability and its Impact on Breastfeeding Practices
  • The Role of Education in Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding
  • Social and Community Context's Influence on Breastfeeding Practices
  • The Relationship Between Health and Health Care and Exclusive Breastfeeding

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides a compelling overview of the importance of breastfeeding, highlighting its benefits for both infants and mothers. It also details the global efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding, citing statistics that illustrate the persistent challenges in achieving widespread adoption.

The chapter on "Social Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding" sets the stage for a deeper analysis of the factors influencing breastfeeding practices in Nigeria. It introduces the concept of social determinants of health, which acknowledges the broader societal influences on individuals' well-being.

The section on "Economic Stability" delves into the connection between economic factors and breastfeeding practices. It examines how socioeconomic status and employment opportunities can impact a mother's ability to exclusively breastfeed.

The chapter on "Education" explores the link between formal education and breastfeeding choices. It presents evidence suggesting that mothers with higher levels of education are more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding.

The chapter on "Social and Community Context" investigates how social and community factors can shape breastfeeding practices. It sets the stage for further analysis of the various aspects of social and community life that influence breastfeeding choices.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This review focuses on key topics like exclusive breastfeeding, social determinants of health, economic stability, education, social and community context, health and health care, and Nigeria. It examines the relationships between these elements and their impact on breastfeeding practices in the country.

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Title
Breastfeeding in West Africa, Nigeria. A Look on its Health Benefits
College
Liverpool John Moores University
Grade
73
Author
Anonym (Author)
Publication Year
2020
Pages
14
Catalog Number
V1027075
ISBN (eBook)
9783346429322
ISBN (Book)
9783346429339
Language
English
Tags
breastfeeding west africa nigeria look health benefits
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Anonym (Author), 2020, Breastfeeding in West Africa, Nigeria. A Look on its Health Benefits, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1027075
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