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Effect Of Maternal Literacy On Nutritional Status 0-5 Years
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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 composite childcare knowledge index and investigate its relationship with nutritional indicators in children. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 30 responses were validated from the survey. From the responses obtained and analyzed, the findings revealed that the level of maternal knowledge in recommended childcare practices is high. The study also find out that household socioeconomic status influence mother’s ability to translate acquired knowledge into practice in order to improve the nutritional status of children in impoverished rural communities of Nigeria. Lastly, the study revealed there a direct link between child growth and a composite childcare knowledge index. The study thereby recommend that a comprehensive and successful strategy for reducing malnutrition among children aged five years and younger should be country-specific, take into account well-defined nutritional indicators, and employ a multifaceted approach that includes investments in maternal education, sanitation, and poverty release. Also, parents should improve environmental settings within and outside of the home, with a particular attention to indoor air quality, drinking water sources, and proper sanitation.
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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 ... Continue reading---
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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 ... Continue reading---
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