Research Article

FACTORS AFFECTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE AMONG LACTATING MOTHERS ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN SHANGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA

Adamu ABDULLAHI1*, Sariyu Bukola OYEWOLE2, Rachael Ebunlola UGUNNIYI3
1 Aminu Musa Habib College of Health Science and Technology, Yauri, /Kebbi State
2 University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Community Health Officers Training Institution
3 Osun State College of Health Technology Ilesha
* Corresponding author: draahundeji@gmail.com
Published: Dec, 2025
Pages: 22-30
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Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding practice among lactating mothers is still low despite associated health benefits. Thisstudy examined factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice among lactating women attending PHCs inShanga LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive cross–sectional survey. Multistage samplingwas used in selecting 225 respondents. A validated research instrument was used, and a reliability of 0.87r wasobtained. The findings reveal that Cultural beliefs, level of education and superstition had significant effects onexclusive breastfeeding practice among lactating women attending PHCs in Shanga Lga, Kebbi State (PPMCcal 0.708>tab 0.01); (PPMC cal 0.697 >tab 0.01); and (PPMC cal 0.572>tab 0.01) respectively. This study concludedthat cultural beliefs, level of education and superstition significantly affected exclusive breastfeeding practiceamong lactating women attending PHCs in Shanga LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The study recommended healtheducation on exclusive breastfeeding/early initiation practice. Cultural beliefs towards exclusive breastfeedingpractice should be condemned.

Keywords

Breastfeeding Exclusive Lactating Mothers Practice

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How to Cite

ABDULLAHI, A., OYEWOLE, S. B., & UGUNNIYI, R. E. (2025). FACTORS AFFECTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE AMONG LACTATING MOTHERS ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN SHANGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA. Journal of Educational Research and Development, 20(2), 22-30.

A. ABDULLAHI, S. B. OYEWOLE, and R. E. UGUNNIYI, "FACTORS AFFECTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE AMONG LACTATING MOTHERS ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN SHANGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA," Journal of Educational Research and Development, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 22-30, December 2025.

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