Evaluate the Effect of Maternal Education on Initiation of Breastfeeding
Authors/Creators
- 1. Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, JLNMCH, Bhagalpur
- 2. Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Paediatrics, JLNMCH, Bhagalpur
- 3. Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, JLNMCH, Bhagalpur
Description
Background: Breastfeeding practices play an important role in reducing child mortality and morbidity. This study describes the breastfeeding practices. Methods: This observational prospective study was conducted on 500 newborns delivered at Department of JLNMCH Bhagalpur and outborn section of Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital. Results: The effect of mother’s education on initiation of breastfeeding was found to be significant. The effect of higher family income on early initiation of breastfeeding was found statically significant. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for breastfeeding intervention programs especially for the mothers during antenatal and postnatal check-ups.
Abstract (English)
Background: Breastfeeding practices play an important role in reducing child mortality and morbidity. This study describes the breastfeeding practices. Methods: This observational prospective study was conducted on 500 newborns delivered at Department of JLNMCH Bhagalpur and outborn section of Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College & Hospital. Results: The effect of mother’s education on initiation of breastfeeding was found to be significant. The effect of higher family income on early initiation of breastfeeding was found statically significant. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for breastfeeding intervention programs especially for the mothers during antenatal and postnatal check-ups.
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Dates
- Accepted
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2024-06-10
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