The impact of breastfeeding education on knowledge and attitude of secondary school students in ife metroplis
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2021
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Department Of The Institute Of Education, Faculty Of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of level of breastfeeding education on knowledge
and attitude of secondary school students in Ife metropolis. It also evaluated the level of
breastfeeding education in the school curriculum and assessed the knowledge of secondary
school students about breastfeeding in the study area. It further examined the attitude of
students about breastfeeding in the study area. These were with the view of providing
empirical information on knowledge and attitude of students on breastfeeding among
secondary school students in Ife metropolis.
The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The population
comprised of male and female SS1-SS3 secondary school students in Ife metropolis. The
study sample consisted of 200 senior secondary school students (SSS1-SSS3) using multi
stage sampling techniques. The two Local Government Areas (LGA) in Ife metropolis (Ife
East and Ife Central) were used for the study and two schools were selected from each LGA.
Thereafter, convenience sampling technique was used to administer the questionnaire to
students who were available in school on the day of visit. Research instrument used to obtain
data was a modified questionnaire adopted from a sample of The Iowa Infant Feeding
attitude/knowledge questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive
and inferential statistics.
The findings of the study showed that many (79.5%) of the respondents affirmed that
they were taught breastfeeding as a topic, many (76.5%) understood the concept being taught
under breastfeeding education which implies that respondents’ level of awareness of
breastfeeding education is considerably high. Study also showed that 78.5% of students in the
study area have a good knowledge about breastfeeding. Finally, it indicated that respondents’
attitude and intention towards breastfeeding in Ife metropolis is positive (61.5%).
The study concluded that the students have a good understanding and a positive
intention about breastfeeding despite the low rate of breastfeeding in the society. Therefore, it
is proposed that the use of a unique structured educational program/curriculum on
breastfeeding for secondary school students should be developed by all stakeholders so as to
encourage positive breastfeeding attitudes and intention in the society.
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AREWA, F.O(2021),The impact of breastfeeding education on knowledge and attitude of secoundary school students in Ife metroplis, Department Of The Institute Of Education, Faculty Of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University.