Sociodemographic Factors, Breastfeeding Practices and Infant Mortality in Northern Nigeria

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Background to the Study
  • Statement of the Research Problem
  • Research Questions
  • Objectives of the Study
  • Justification for Study
• CHAPTER TWO
  • LITERATURE REVIEW
  • Meaning and Categorisation of Breastfeeding
  • Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers
  • Prevalence of Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in Nigeria
  • Early Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers
  • The Influence of Socio-Demographic and Economic Factors on Infant Mortality
    • Educational Attainment versus Economic Status and Infant Mortality
    • Birth order, Mother's age at first birth and Infant Mortality
    • Place of Residence and Infant Mortality
  • Breastfeeding Practices of Mothers and Infant Mortality
    • The Influence of Early and Exclusive breastfeeding on Infant's Health and Mortality
  • Environmental Risk Factor and Infant Mortality
  • Policy Response
    • National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria
    • The National Policy on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Nigeria (2004 Review)
    • The Nigeria Child's Protective Policy
  • Theoretical Framework
    • Conceptual Framework
  • Study Hypotheses
• CHAPTER THREE
  • METHODOLOGY
  • Study Area

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the relationship between socio-demographic factors, breastfeeding practices, and infant mortality in Northern Nigeria. The research aims to understand how various socioeconomic factors, including maternal education, income, and place of residence, impact breastfeeding practices and subsequently infant mortality rates in the region.

• Socio-demographic factors influencing breastfeeding practices
• Relationship between breastfeeding practices and infant mortality
• Impact of early and exclusive breastfeeding on infant health
• Prevalence of breastfeeding practices and infant mortality rates in Northern Nigeria
• Effectiveness of existing policies and interventions promoting breastfeeding and infant health.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One introduces the background of the study, outlining the significance of breastfeeding practices and its link to infant mortality. It presents the research problem, research questions, objectives, and justification for conducting this research.
• Chapter Two provides a comprehensive literature review, examining the meaning and categorization of breastfeeding, exploring various factors influencing breastfeeding practices, and analyzing the prevalence of breastfeeding practices in Nigeria. It delves into the impact of socio-demographic and economic factors on infant mortality, highlighting the relationship between breastfeeding practices and infant mortality rates. The chapter also reviews existing policies and interventions related to infant and young child feeding.
• Chapter Three details the methodology used in the study, describing the study area, data collection methods, and sampling techniques. It outlines the research design and data analysis approaches employed to address the research questions and objectives.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the key concepts of socio-demographic factors, breastfeeding practices, infant mortality, Northern Nigeria, and the impact of maternal education, income, and place of residence on infant health outcomes. The research utilizes data analysis techniques to examine the relationships between these factors and to evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and interventions related to breastfeeding and infant health in Northern Nigeria.