Publications by authors named "Gift Asogwa"
Ann Glob Health
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Adolescent motherhood and child malnutrition are serious issues in Africa, with a study in Mangu LGA highlighting the lack of data on their impact on children's health.
- A survey of 200 mothers revealed that 39% initiated breastfeeding within the first hour, but only 28.5% practiced exclusive breastfeeding, with a notable 37.5% prevalence of adolescent motherhood.
- The findings indicate higher rates of severe stunting among children of adolescent mothers compared to older mothers, showing that adolescent motherhood significantly contributes to malnutrition in infants.
