Abstract
Children's growth, health, and development depend on proper nutrition in infancy and early childhood. Worldwide, nursing is advantageous for both mother and child since breast milk is the best source of baby nourishment. This study examined mothers' knowledge and attitude about exclusive breast feeding’s nutritional benefits. A cross-sectional survey of 384 mothers was conducted in rural Igabi LGA. The data was acquired using structured questionnaires. SPSS 21 was used to enter and evaluate data. Chi-square determined categorical data associations. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. By knowledge score, 13.80% of mothers had adequate knowledge, 51.04% intermediate, and 35.15% deficient. Attitude score: 63.80% of mothers were positive. Most mothers (52.5%) reported breast problems as major issues. A local language campaign to educate women about the nutritional benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and renewing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Policy can reduce child mortality, according to the study.
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