![]() A good knowledge was associated with favorable attitudes to the practice of exclusive breast feeding. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that working class women had good knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding and this influenced their breastfeeding practices. The findings demonstrated a significant relationship between knowledge and practices of exclusively breastfeeding among working class women (P-value. Less than 3-months maternity leave for mothers, lack of crèche closer to place of work and lack of breastfeeding break were identified as barriers to exclusive breastfeeding practices among the working class women. 63.3% of the working class mother has a good practice of exclusive breast feeding, 19.6% of the women moderately practices exclusive breastfeeding while 17.1% poorly practices exclusive breastfeeding. 72% demonstrated good understanding of exclusive breastfeeding based on the 6 months WHO recommendation for exclusive breast feeding, 25.9% had a fair knowledge and awareness of exclusive breastfeeding. Results: 58% of the respondents were between the ages of 25-30. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21.0 and level of significance was set at 5%. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Leslie Kish formula was used for sample size calculation and multistage sampling was used in selecting 316 working class women for the study. Methodology: This was descriptive cross-sectional study. Objectives: The general objective was to identify the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among working class women in selected wards in Egbedore Local Government in Osun state, Nigeria. ![]() ![]() Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. Abioye Ruth T.(1), Omoge Adeyemi O.(2), Ajao Olawumi J.(1), Olatunji Blessing O.(1), Olatunji Elizabeth O.(1), Olamide Oluwatoromoleyin M.(1), & Dada Adedapo O.(1) Department of Public Health, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria (1) 3Ps Health Initiative International, University of Nicosia Medical School, Cyprus, University of Oviedo, Spain, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, India (2) Email address: ABSTRACT Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months of life improves the growth, health and survival status of newborns. FACTORS AFFECTING EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG WORKING CLASS WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC IN EGBEDORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA.
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