This study assessed the pattern of breastfeeding practices among mothers; and determined the relationship between women’s socio-demographic characteristics and their breastfeeding practices in Northern Nigeria; examined the relationship between women’s socio-demographic characteristics and infant mortality and ascertained the relationship between breastfeeding practices and infant mortality.
The study employed both primary and secondary sources of data collection. Forty in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted in four randomly selected states. Plateau and Kaduna states were selected from North Central and North West respectively. Ten IDIs were carried out in each of these four states. Five IDIs were conducted in randomly selected rural and urban areas of each of these four states. Content analysis was employed to analyse responses from IDIs. The secondary data for the study were obtained from the Nigeria Demographic Health Surveys (NDHS 2008). The Survey elicited information from 33,385 women of reproductive age between 15 and 49 years, as well as information from 28,647 children whose ages were below five years. The 2008 NDHS data on women of reproductive age between 15 and 49 years in Northern Nigeria who have had at least a child in the past five years preceding the survey were extracted for 12,210. The 2008 NDHS Data on children of age below five years old in the North of Nigeria were extracted for 19,552. The secondary data were analysed using frequency distribution, chi-square test, binary logistic and cox regression statistics.
The results on the pattern of breastfeeding practices among mothers showed that complementary breastfeeding was more practiced among mothers who were dwelling in the urban areas than mothers that were residing in the rural areas; while exclusive breastfeeding was predominant among mothers dwelling in the rural areas than mothers residing in urban areas particularly among mothers that were not gainfully employed. The cox regression survival analysis results showed that infant mortality was significant with exclusive breastfeeding (hazard ratio=0.0829, p<0.05) and duration of breastfeeding (hazard ratio=0.8178, p<0.05).
The study concluded that the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding improved infant nutritional intake which enhanced infant health and thus reduced infant mortality to the lowest possible rate in Nigeria.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Research Problem
- Research Questions
- Objectives of the Study
- Justification for Study
- CHAPTER TWO
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- Meaning and Categorisation of Breastfeeding
- Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers
- Prevalence of Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in Nigeria
- Early Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers
- The Influence of Socio-Demographic and Economic Factors on Infant Mortality
- Educational Attainment versus Economic Status and Infant Mortality
- Birth order, Mother's age at first birth and Infant Mortality
- Place of Residence and Infant Mortality
- Breastfeeding Practices of Mothers and Infant Mortality
- The Influence of Early and Exclusive breastfeeding on Infant's Health and Mortality
- Environmental Risk Factor and Infant Mortality
- Policy Response
- National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria
- The National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria (2004 Review)
- The Nigeria Child's Protective Policy
- Theoretical Framework
- Conceptual Framework
- Study Hypotheses
- CHAPTER THREE
- METHODOLOGY
- Study Area
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the relationship between socio-demographic factors, breastfeeding practices, and infant mortality in Northern Nigeria. The research aims to understand how various socioeconomic factors, including maternal education, income, and place of residence, impact breastfeeding practices and subsequently infant mortality rates in the region.
- Socio-demographic factors influencing breastfeeding practices
- Relationship between breastfeeding practices and infant mortality
- Impact of early and exclusive breastfeeding on infant health
- Prevalence of breastfeeding practices and infant mortality rates in Northern Nigeria
- Effectiveness of existing policies and interventions promoting breastfeeding and infant health.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One introduces the background of the study, outlining the significance of breastfeeding practices and its link to infant mortality. It presents the research problem, research questions, objectives, and justification for conducting this research.
- Chapter Two provides a comprehensive literature review, examining the meaning and categorization of breastfeeding, exploring various factors influencing breastfeeding practices, and analyzing the prevalence of breastfeeding practices in Nigeria. It delves into the impact of socio-demographic and economic factors on infant mortality, highlighting the relationship between breastfeeding practices and infant mortality rates. The chapter also reviews existing policies and interventions related to infant and young child feeding.
- Chapter Three details the methodology used in the study, describing the study area, data collection methods, and sampling techniques. It outlines the research design and data analysis approaches employed to address the research questions and objectives.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the key concepts of socio-demographic factors, breastfeeding practices, infant mortality, Northern Nigeria, and the impact of maternal education, income, and place of residence on infant health outcomes. The research utilizes data analysis techniques to examine the relationships between these factors and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and interventions related to breastfeeding and infant health in Northern Nigeria.
- Quote paper
- Taofik Olatunji Bankole (Author), 2017, Sociodemographic Factors, Breastfeeding Practices and Infant Mortality in Northern Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/375483
