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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of postnatal mothers regarding breastfeeding: A cross-sectional study

Abroo Bashir, Suhail Mansoor, Mohammad Yousuf Naikoo.




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Background: Worldwide, Breastfeeding is essential in an infant’s nutrition and growth. There are various misconceptions and cultural beliefs regarding breastfeeding, and it can lead to undesirable consequences. Breastfeeding got hampered in Jammu and Kashmir due to introduction of top milk. Further, no study regarding KAP and breastfeeding has been done from Shopian. Thus, we conducted the current study of KAP toward breastfeeding in Community Health Centre, Zainapora, Shopian.

Objective: The objective of the study was to assess knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding and infant feeding practices among postnatal mothers.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among randomly selected postnatal mothers at well baby clinics in Community Health Centre, Zainapora District, Shopian. Data were collected through interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were entered into Microsoft excel and descriptive analysis was done.

Results: Regarding knowledge of breastfeeding, there is very less percentage of postnatal mothers having knowledge about early breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, burping, breastfeeding on demand, and not to give prelacteal feeding. More than 50% of postnatal mothers having knowledge about colostrums being essential for health, breastfeeding creating bonding, and

Key words: Breast Feeding; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Postnatal Mothers

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