COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG LACTATING MOTHERS ATTENDING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
Background: Child growth and survival hinge heavily on what happens once breast milk alone is no longer enough and complementary foods need to be introduced alongside continued breastfeeding. In Nigeria, this transition is still often handled poorly. This study examined what lactating mothers attending primary health care (PHC) facilities in Ilorin West Local Government Area […]
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND HYGIENE PRACTICES TOWARDS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN ILORIN WEST LGA, NIGERIA
Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important public health concern, particularly in communities where inappropriate antibiotic use and poor hygiene may contribute to its spread. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and hygiene practices related to AMR among residents of Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), Kwara State, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was […]
AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PREMARITAL GENOTYPE SCREENING AMONG YOUTHS IN A NIGERIAN LGA
Background: Premarital genotype screening is conducted before marriage as an effective tool in providing couples with crucial information about their genetic makeup which helps assess the probability of transmitting genetic conditions to their offspring. Objective: The study aims to assess the awareness and attitude towards premarital genotype screening among youth in Moro LGA, Kwara state. Methods: A descriptive […]