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Effect Of Socio-economic Status Of Caregivers On Feeding Practices And Health Of Infants In Rural Areas
Malnutrition is still the biggest hydra headed health problem militating against the existence of human race. This study was conducted in Oka-akoka, akoko south west local government of Ondo state to investigate the effect of socio-economic status of parents and caregivers on the structural states of their infants. A cross sectional survey was carried out to elicit information from 100 respondents who were randomly selected from four primary healthcare centres in the local government headquarters. Data were collected using a pre-tested, semi structured questionnaire to obtain information on subject socio-economic status, hygiene practices, infant feeding practices and anthropometric assessme
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