Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: July | Volume: 7 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 179-183
Knowledge on Breast Feeding and Its Advantages among Rural Women in Telangana
Kishore Yadav Jothula1, Sreeharshika D2, Srikanth JV3
1Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Bibinagar, Telangana,
2Department of Forensic Medicine, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana
3MedicalOfficer, PHC Chowdepally, Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh
Corresponding Author: Sreeharshika D
ABSTRACT
Background: Breastfeeding is one of the best approaches to ensure child health and survival. Breast milk is the ideal food for new-born children. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 women with a pre-tested, semi structured questionnaire in order to assess their knowledge and advantages regarding Breast feeding. Data collected was analysed using SPSS software.
Results: Participant knew that Breast feeding of child is safe & clean (100%), Breast feeding delays next pregnancy/ helps in Spacing (24%) and Exclusive breast-feeding duration (79%), Initiated within an hour of birth (83%).
Conclusions: The present study found that majority of the women have knowledge on exclusive breast feeding and most of the advantages of breast feeding to child but doesn’t have clue regarding advantages of breast feeding to mother.
Keywords: Advantages, Breast Feeding, Initiation, Women,
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