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2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18781002 |
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- <p><strong><span>Background</span></strong><span>: Exclusive breastfeeding rate is an indicator for reduction of maternal mortality. This study determined the associations of maternal socio-demographic variables on the practice Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among nursing mothers in Obio-Akpor Local Government, Rivers State.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Materials and methods:</span></strong><span> Cross-sectional study was carried out among 386 nursing mothers attending infant welfare clinic in six primary healthcare centres.<span> </span>A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data on exclusive breastfeeding practice. Data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) windows version 25. </span></p> <p><strong><span>Results:</span></strong><span> Out of a total 386 women, 33.9% practiced exclusive breastfeeding, 35.5% initiated breastfeeding within the first hour of delivery. Logistic regression analysis showed that those who were more likely to exclusively breastfeed include older mothers ≥ 35years (p value ≤ 0.05), mothers with higher than secondary education (p = 0.02), those who delivered at health facility (p = 0.014). Those who were less likely to breastfeed include farmers/traders (p = 0.032) and single mothers (p = 0.02). Source of information about EBF from health workers is 76.4%.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Conclusion:</span></strong><span> The study revealed that a minimal proportion of the study sample practiced exclusive breastfeeding and the rate was highest in older mothers (≥ 35) years compared to the younger age. Age, marital status, educational level and occupation were maternal factors significantly associated with practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers.<span> </span>There should be renewed effort in promoting the practice and support of EBF.</span></p>