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October 1, 2025World NutritionOpen Access

Effectiveness of a pilot church-based intervention to improve breastfeeding knowledge and intention of young women in Nigeria

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IOImosi Oyesola OlatunjiOLOluwatosin Leshi

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Overview

Pilot quasi-experimental study enhances breastfeeding knowledge and intentions in Nigeria's young women, indicating potential community-based solutions.

Key Points

  • Breastfeeding knowledge increased from 33% to 100% in the intervention group, and intentions improved similarly.
  • Intervention participants showed significant gains in both knowledge and intentions, contrasting against minimal changes in the comparison group.
  • The quasi-experimental method effectively assessed the impact of targeted educational intervention on breastfeeding practices.
  • This study highlights the potential of faith-based nutrition education initiatives, calling for further research with broader designs.

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Olatunji et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cbfe798ba2fc498a17https://doi.org/10.26596/wn.202516358-65
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