IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-5-19282 Original Research Paper A Cross Sectional Study Of Knowledge, Attitude & Practices (KAP) Regarding Breast Feeding Among Lactating Mothers at CIMS, Bilaspur (C.G.). Vijay Kumar Manwani Dr. Dr. Sachin Pandey Dr. May 2019 8 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

Background–: The World Health Organization recommends the practice of exclusive breastfeeding of infants for the first 6 months after birth and to continue breastfeeding with supplementary diet up to two years or more. Initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, practicing exclusive breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding.2. To assess the attitude of mothers regarding breastfeeding.3.To assess the practices of mothers regarding breastfeeding.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 breastfeeding. 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).