ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST FEEDING AMONG MOTHERS

MRS. BLESSY LITTLE CHRISTY.P; Prof. Elizebeth Rani. V; MRS SHANTHI CAMERON

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST FEEDING AMONG MOTHERS

Authors: MRS. BLESSY LITTLE CHRISTY.P, Prof. Elizebeth Rani. V, MRS SHANTHI CAMERON

Unique Paper ID: 171359
Volume: 11
Issue: 7
PageNo: 3972-3976

Keywords: Breastfeeding Knowledge Attitude Practices Mothers

Abstract:
Breastfeeding is essential for the health and development of infants, yet gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among mothers persist despite global efforts to promote it. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the KAP of breastfeeding among mothers and examine the association between these factors and demographic variables. A total of 120 breastfeeding mothers from UCHC were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling method, and the data were analyzed using SPSS version 2.0. The results indicated that 36.7% of the mothers had inadequate knowledge, 35.0% had a poor attitude, and 49.2% engaged in poor breastfeeding practices. Correlation analysis showed weak and statistically insignificant relationships between knowledge, attitude, and practice (p > 0.05), while association analysis revealed a statistically significant link between mothers' occupations and their level of knowledge (p = 0.035) and between the number of pregnancies and breastfeeding practices. These findings underscore the need for health education programs and community support systems to improve attitudes and promote breastfeeding as a widely accepted practice.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 11
Issue: 7
PageNo: 3972-3976

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST FEEDING AMONG MOTHERS

Available:https://ijirt.org/Article?manuscript=171359

01 Oct, 2021

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