A Hospital Based KAP Study Regarding Breastfeeding among Recently Delivered Women: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors/Creators
- 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani, Bihar, India
- 2. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani, Bihar, India
- 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani, Bihar, India
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Breastfeeding among
recently delivered women in Bihar region.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational study .Women who delivered vaginally or by caesarean section
in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, were included in this study. 500 women were selected in the
study.
Results: 94% women knew that areola should be inside the mouth and 96% women knew about the burping
after feeds. 60% women had knowledge about early initiation of breastfeeding and its benefits and 96% knew
that breastfeeding remains child healthy. 4% women thought that Breastfeeding is old fashioned and 90%
women thought that Breast milk is best milk. 70% of women-initiated breastfeeding within 1 hour of delivery.
Maternal Age, sex of child, religion, area of residence, and type of delivery (vaginal or caesarean section) are
the factors which determines initiation of breastfeeding and to be eliminated, while maternal educational status,
maternal employment status, socioeconomic status, number of ANC visits and antenatal counselling are the
factors which are associated with initiation of breastfeeding and to be improved.
Conclusion: Our study concluded that targeted and well-coordinated breastfeeding policies and interventions by
healthcare workers, eliminating myths regarding prelacteal feeds and promotion of EIBF will improve early
initiation of breastfeeding practices for all Indian mothers.
Abstract (English)
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Breastfeeding among
recently delivered women in Bihar region.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational study .Women who delivered vaginally or by caesarean section
in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, were included in this study. 500 women were selected in the
study.
Results: 94% women knew that areola should be inside the mouth and 96% women knew about the burping
after feeds. 60% women had knowledge about early initiation of breastfeeding and its benefits and 96% knew
that breastfeeding remains child healthy. 4% women thought that Breastfeeding is old fashioned and 90%
women thought that Breast milk is best milk. 70% of women-initiated breastfeeding within 1 hour of delivery.
Maternal Age, sex of child, religion, area of residence, and type of delivery (vaginal or caesarean section) are
the factors which determines initiation of breastfeeding and to be eliminated, while maternal educational status,
maternal employment status, socioeconomic status, number of ANC visits and antenatal counselling are the
factors which are associated with initiation of breastfeeding and to be improved.
Conclusion: Our study concluded that targeted and well-coordinated breastfeeding policies and interventions by
healthcare workers, eliminating myths regarding prelacteal feeds and promotion of EIBF will improve early
initiation of breastfeeding practices for all Indian mothers.
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Dates
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2023-10-20