SOCIOCULTURAL CORRELATES OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING CESSATION AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER FIVE CHILDREN ATTENDING INFANT WELFARE CLINIC IN LAUTECH TEACHING HOSPITAL OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE.
Abstract
Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) plays a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of both infants and mothers. However, despite these advantages, the practice of EBF is influenced by various factors, including socio-demographic characteristics, maternal knowledge, attitudes, and structural barriers. This study investigates the determinants of breastfeeding cessation among mothers of under-five children attending the infant welfare clinic at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.
Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional research design was adopted for this study. A well structured questionnaire with inform consent was distributed to obtain information from 355 respondents chosen using systematic sampling technique. The data were collected, assembled, analyzed and discussed based on the responses of the respondents.
Findings: This study revealed that majority, 296 (83.4%), were within the age range of 20-30 years, with a mean age of 25.44 ± 4.34 years. Hypothesis tested revealed that There is a significant relationship between educational status, number of children, and overall knowledge and the attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding with (χ² = 11.923, P = 0.008), (χ² = 8.514, P = 0.004), and (χ² = 7.873, P = 0.005) respectively, at p
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