• EFFECT OF MATERNAL LITERACY ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS 0-5 YEARS


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study was carried out to effect of maternal literacy on nutritional status 0-5 years with special reference to mother and child hospital Ondo State. Specifically, the study assess mothers’ knowledge level in recommended childcare practices relating to nutrition. The study also investigate whether translation of acquired health and nutritional knowledge into practice is dependent on the socioeconomic status of the household in impoverished rural communities. The study further assess the nutritional status of infants and young children aged 0-year(s). lastly, the study  build a comp ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background of the studyThe prevalence of chronic malnutrition among under-five children remains persistently high in Nigeria. For example, in the Northern Region of Nigeria, 32.5% of children below five years are stunted, 12.9% wasted, and 21.8% underweight (1). Inadequate childcare practices are fundamental to addressing malnutrition among children. Poor maternal education (formal and informal) has been identified as a major constraint to good childcare practices in Nigeria (2). A well-resourced, targeted and coordinated nutrition education can impro ... Continue Reading