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Assessment of breastfeeding techniques in Enugu, South-East Nigeria.
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- Effective breastfeeding techniques and associated factors among lactating women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Investigating the effect of breastfeeding counselling based on latch, position and Information-Motivation-Behavior model on maternal and neonatal indices: a clinical trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Trial
- Breastfeeding related neck pain among lactating mothers in selected hospitals in Bafoussam, Cameroon: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Exclusive breastfeeding practices and challenges in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa: an integrative review.International breastfeeding journal · 2026Review
- 'Breastfeeding Is Not the Sole Responsibility of Women': A Qualitative Examination of the Supportive Environment for Breastfeeding in Nigeria Across Levels of the Socioecological Model.Maternal & child nutrition · 2025Article
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- Effective breastfeeding techniques and associated factors among lactating women: a community-based study, north east Ethiopia.Frontiers in public health · 2024Observational
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- Focus on the Analysis of the Effect of Solving the Nursing Mode on the Time of the Production Time of the First Maternity and the Subjective Happiness of the Postpartum.Contrast media & molecular imaging · 2022Article
- The Impact of Physical Activity on the Prevention of Spine Musculoskeletal Disorders in Lactating Women in Cameroon.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
Background: Good breastfeeding technique is important in ensuring adequate milk delivery and preventing breastfeeding problems. Exclusive breastfeeding rate is quite low, and requisite skills regarding proper positioning and attachment of an infant while breastfeeding appears lacking among mothers in Nigeria. This study was undertaken to assess breastfeeding techniques of mothers attending the well-child clinics of two tertiary hospitals in southeast Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study of 396 mother and child pairs who attend the well child clinics of two tertiary hospitals in Enugu (Enugu state University Teaching Hospital and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital) between September 2018 and February 2019. An interviewer administered, well-structured pro forma was used to collect data while mothers were observed closely as they breastfed and scored using the World Health Organization criteria. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: Most of the mothers studied (357; 90.2%) attended ante-natal care, and 365 (92.2%) of the deliveries were assisted by a health worker. Only 194 (49%) of mothers practiced good breastfeeding techniques. Maternal age (20-30 years) (P < 0.001, odds ratio [OR] 0.464), attendance to antenatal clinic (P < 0.001; OR 8.336), health education and demonstration on breastfeeding techniques before and after delivery (P = 0.001) and maternal level of education (χ2 = 13.173, P = 0.001) but not parity (P = 0.386; OR 1.192) were significantly associated with good breastfeeding techniques. Conclusion: There are suboptimal breastfeeding techniques among mothers. Increased awareness creation and regular demonstration of breastfeeding techniques are needed.
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