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    Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Spousal Support as a Determinant among Breastfeeding Mothers In Ibadan North
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Oluwasegun Isaac AYEGBAYO
    Introduction: This study explored the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and influence of spousal support on exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Ibadan North, Oyo State, Nigeria, using the Social Cognitive Theory framework. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed; sampling 406 breastfeeding mothers aged 15-49 with infants aged 0-6 months from three Primary Healthcare Centers. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 21 for descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings revealed high awareness of exclusive breastfeeding (93.8%), which was primarily driven by healthcare providers (66.7%). Positive attitudes toward exclusive breastfeeding were observed in 73.2% of mothers, although only 64.3% adhered to the practice. Physical, social, and cultural barriers were common, with 24.4% citing cultural beliefs and 33.6% expressing discomfort breastfeeding in public. Spousal support, although critical, was underutilized; only 40.1% received any form of support, with emotional support being the least common (71.4% lacked it), while financial support was more frequent (52.2%). Chi-square analysis highlighted significant associations between attitudes and socio- demographic factors, including age (p = 0.001), marital status (p = 0.000), education (p = 0.003), and income (p = 0.001). Knowledge was similarly linked to these variables but not family structure. Logistic regression showed that attitude (OR = 2.237, p = 0.000) and knowledge (OR = 3.338, p = 0.000) significantly influenced exclusive breastfeeding, while practice did not. Multiple regression identified attitudes (p = 0.008) and spousal support (p = 0.050) as significant predictors, underscoring their combined impact on breastfeeding outcomes. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study recommends integrating spousal involvement, culturally sensitive public health messaging, and enhanced community and workplace support to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates. Future research should investigate the roles of spousal support types and digital media in fostering breastfeeding practices. Keywords: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Spousal Support, Ibadan North, Social Cognitive Theory. Word Count: 298