Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices of improved nutrition programme among rural women (nursing mothers) in Oyo state, Nigeria

The study evaluates the knowledge, attitude and practices of improved nutrition programme among rural women (nursing mothers) in Oyo state, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select three (3) LGAs; Saki West LGA, Iseyin LGA and Ibadan North LGA. 150 respondents were finally selected from the study area. Data was collected from 150 respondents with the use of pretested and validated structured interview schedule. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to describe the data, while correlation coefficient and coefficient of determination were used to test the hypothesis formulated. The result shows that majority (65.3%) had between two and four children while 24% of the respondents had only one child. Majorities (93.33%) of the respondents were married, 70.6 7% of the respondents obtained information on improved nutrition programme through community health extension workers, while 34% of the respondents obtained the information through friends, 66% of the respondents had favourable attitude towards  improved nutrition programme. It was recommended that mass media such as television, radio and other relevant advertisement agents should be encouraged to have more programme on improved nutrition programme for the masses so as to cover wider area of the state and country. Mothers should be encouraged and enlightened to patronize clinic or health centre for proper monitoring of the development of the baby.