A Cross Sectional Study Of Knowledge, Attitude & Practices (KAP) Regarding Breast Feeding Among Lactating Mothers at CIMS, Bilaspur (C.G.).

Dr. Vijay Kumar Manwani; Dr. Hemlata Thakur; Dr. Sachin Pandey

Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

A Cross Sectional Study Of Knowledge, Attitude & Practices (KAP) Regarding Breast Feeding Among Lactating Mothers at CIMS, Bilaspur (C.G.).

Dr. Vijay Kumar Manwani, Dr. Hemlata Thakur, Dr. Sachin Pandey

Abstract :

Background–: The World Health Organization recommends the practice of exclusive eastfeeding of infants for the first 6 months after birth and to continue eastfeeding with supplementary diet up to two years or more. Initiation of eastfeeding within one hour of birth, practicing exclusive eastfeeding for 6 months is the simplest, healthiest and least expensive feeding method that fulfills the infant�s needs for nutrition and growth and it also reduces child morbidity and mortality. Objectives–:1.To assess the knowledge of mothers regarding eastfeeding.2. To assess the attitude of mothers regarding eastfeeding.3.To assess the practices of mothers regarding eastfeeding.Material and Methods–: Study Design: A Cross–Sectional study was done.Study Setting: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Hospital of CIMS,Bilaspur.Study Period: August 2018 to December 2018.Study Population: Mothers of Children from 6 months to 2 years of age attending at CIMS,Bilaspur. Collection of Data: Data collection was done by asking pre–designed and pre–tested questionnaire to the mothers.Data Analysis: Data was entered in MS excel sheet and Statistical analysis of data was done by using Epi–info software Results: 95% Mothers had good knowledge & 87.3% had positive attitude & only 68% Mothers doing right practices regarding eastfeeding. The association exist between educational status with Knowledge ,Attitude & Practice which are statistically significant(p<.05). In other words , the difference has found in terms of Knowledge ,attitude & practice in different level of educational status which are statistical significant (p<.05).