Effect of Nursing Educational Program on Exclusive Breastfeeding of Pregnant Adolescents Attending Antenatal Clinic at Primary Healthcare Centers, in Zaria Metropolis, Nigeria
Quasi-experimental program improved breastfeeding knowledge and practice among adolescents, suggesting long-term benefits for maternal and infant health.
Key Points
Post-test knowledge and practice scores showed significant improvement in the intervention group after educational programs.
At six months postpartum, mothers in the intervention group reported higher satisfaction with exclusive breastfeeding compared to the control group.
No significant difference was observed in pre-test knowledge scores between study and control groups before intervention.
Continued health education and training are essential for adolescent mothers to enhance exclusive breastfeeding practices.