ROLE OF FRCN IN EDUCATING EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS ON MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CARE IN ENUGU URBAN

Abstract This study focuses on the role of FRCN in educating expectant and nursing mothers on maternal and infant health care in Enugu urban. Improving the well-being of mothers and children is an important public health goal for all societies. The risk of maternal and infant mortality and pregnancy-related complications can be reduced by increasing access to quality preconception, prenatal and inter-conception care. So, the ultimate aim in this study was to ascertain the effectiveness of FRCN in educating expecting and nursing mothers on maternal and infant health care. The research method adopted was the survey research method. Questionnaire was administered to the sample of the study for generating data. Data was analyzed using tables, frequencies and percentages for the demography of respondents and research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using the Chi-square formula. Findings from the study show that radio has been very useful in creating adequate awareness on the need to adopt healthy measures by nursing and expectant mothers in Enugu urban. Part of the recommendations of the study was that the FRCN should adopt a more strategic approach towards mobilising the nursing and expectant mothers towards proper infant and maternal health care practices. Also, FRCN messages should be designed to change the orientation and mindset of nursing and expectant mothers in a positive light concerning infant and maternal health.