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Information Availability And The Effectiveness Of Indigenous Practices To Combat Lactation Challenge Among Female Farmers In South Western Nigeria, Olalekan Odefadehan Dr., Opeyemi Oluwasola Abiodun, Oluwaseun Olubunmi Odefadehan, Olubukola Olatundun Daniel

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The study was conducted to assess information availability on indigenous practices in order to combat lactation challenge among nursing mothers who are farmers in South West Nigeria. It assessed the perceived effectiveness of the identified indigenous practices to combat lactation challenge. The study also determined the attitude of the respondents towards the use of available indigenous practices to combat lactation challenges. A total of 480 nursing mothers were selected across 30 communities in three South Western Nigeria states based on the number of Local Government Areas in each of the State. Structured interview schedule and questionnaire were used to collect …