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Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Authors: ABOLURIN Olufunmilola

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: African Health Sciences

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Background: Men’s support improve breastfeeding practices. However, male involvement in breastfeeding practices is low, particularly in middle-and-low-income countries.

Objective: This study assessed the perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private tertiary hospital in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional research was conducted among 330 mothers. Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22. Spousal involvement was assessed through the report of engagements of their husbands in 9 different activities. Those who participated in at least 5 and fewer than 5 activities were regarded as good and poor involvements respectively. Data were summarized using mean and standard deviation. Logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with perceived male involvement. P < 0.05 was statistically significant.

Results: Mean age of participants was 32.3±6.5 years. Most (88.2%) of them reported that their husbands were involved in decision-making concerning breastfeeding. Women with monogamous relationships, who had tertiary education, and who were Christians were more likely to report good spousal involvement in breastfeeding.

Conclusion: Educated women in monogamous relationships were better supported by their spouses. There is need for women’s education and general empowerment to ensure better breastfeeding practices.

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ABOLURIN,O. . (2024). Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria., 24 (), 318-318.

ABOLURIN,O. . "Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria." 24, no (), (2024): 318-318.

ABOLURIN,O. and . (2024). Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria., 24 (), pp318-318.

ABOLURINO, . Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria.. 2024, 24 ():318-318.

ABOLURIN,Olufunmilola , . "Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria.", 24 . (2024) : 318-318.

A.Olufunmilola , "Perception of spousal involvement in breastfeeding among women attending infant welfare clinic in a private Tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria." vol.24, no., pp. 318-318, 2024.

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