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VOL. 12, ISSUE 10 (2025)
Practice of breast weaning in children under two years old in bouake
Authors
Kouakou Aya Gisèle, SORO Marceline
Abstract
In the process of a child's growth, weaning
appears to be an important stage. This stage is experienced differently
depending on the beliefs, perceptions and constraints of ethnocultural groups
and even individually. The aim of this study is to describe the different
socio-community practices of weaning in children under two years of age in
urban and peri-urban areas in Bouaké. It was carried out among social
categories such as mothers, grandmothers, fathers, nutrition service workers
and traditional practitioners. Data collection was made possible using an
observation grid and the snowball technique. Using a social monograph approach,
this study aims to analyze the endogenous and exogenous dynamics which
structure local breast weaning practices applied to young children. The study
reveals that child weaning remains dominated by endogenous practices in Bouaké
despite the efforts to raise awareness among childcare workers.
Consubstantially, we conclude from this study that the predominant conditions
in weaning are the age, appetite and state of health of the child. Also,
weaning is carried out with the assistance of traditional practitioners who
support mothers with tips and medications to avoid possible risks.
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Pages:174-181
How to cite this article:
Kouakou Aya Gisèle, SORO Marceline "Practice of breast weaning in children under two years old in bouake". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 174-181
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