Authors :
Irin Anitha.M; Dr. C. Susila; Dr. Sasikala. D; Merlin .A
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY1684
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Abstract :
Introduction:
The best nourishment for an infant's growth and
development is human milk. Breastfeeding lowers infant
mortality and morbidity, especially from infections like
pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, and diarrhoea. First-time
mothers, play a crucial role in nurturing their newborns,
and knowledge about breastfeeding is paramount for
several reasons. Every primi gravida mothers should
know about breast feeding for the well being of their
babies. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to
evaluate primi mothers' knowledge and attitudes
regarding the initiation and establishment of
breastfeeding.
Methods:
In this study, a survey approach & descriptive
correlational research design was used. Using purposive
sampling technique, 100 primi mothers who were between
34-38 weeks of gestation were selected in a tertiary care
center, Chennai. Pre tested tools such as background
variable proforma, structured questionnaire to assess the
knowledge and modified Iowa Infant feeding scale to
assess the attitude on breast feeding were used to collect
the data.
Results:
The study findings revealed that majority of the
mothers were in the category of needs improvement
(76%). Majority of the mothers had positive attitude
towards initiation and establishment of breast feeding
(85%).
Keywords :
Attitude, Primi Mothers, Initiation and Establishment of Breast Feeding Video Teaching Program, Primi Gravida, Child Birth Preparation.
References :
- Alamirew, M. W., Bayu, N. H., Birhan Tebeje, N., & Kassa, S. F. (2017). Knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breast feeding among mothers attending antenatal and immunization clinic at Dabat Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional institution based study. Nursing research and practice, 2017.
- Vijayalakshmi, P., Susheela, T., & Mythili, D. (2015). Knowledge, attitudes, and breast feeding practices of postnatal mothers: A cross sectional survey. International journal of health sciences, 9(4), 364.
- https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#
- Sultania, P., Agrawal, N. R., Rani, A., Dharel, D., Charles, R., & Dudani, R. (2019). Breastfeeding knowledge and behavior among women visiting a tertiary care center in India: A cross-sectional survey. Annals of Global Health, 85(1).
- Lakshmi, K. (2021). A Cross sectional study to assess the knowledge and attitude of primipara mothers regarding breast feeding, MES medical college hospital at Perinthalmanna. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 11(4), 561-564.
Introduction:
The best nourishment for an infant's growth and
development is human milk. Breastfeeding lowers infant
mortality and morbidity, especially from infections like
pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, and diarrhoea. First-time
mothers, play a crucial role in nurturing their newborns,
and knowledge about breastfeeding is paramount for
several reasons. Every primi gravida mothers should
know about breast feeding for the well being of their
babies. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to
evaluate primi mothers' knowledge and attitudes
regarding the initiation and establishment of
breastfeeding.
Methods:
In this study, a survey approach & descriptive
correlational research design was used. Using purposive
sampling technique, 100 primi mothers who were between
34-38 weeks of gestation were selected in a tertiary care
center, Chennai. Pre tested tools such as background
variable proforma, structured questionnaire to assess the
knowledge and modified Iowa Infant feeding scale to
assess the attitude on breast feeding were used to collect
the data.
Results:
The study findings revealed that majority of the
mothers were in the category of needs improvement
(76%). Majority of the mothers had positive attitude
towards initiation and establishment of breast feeding
(85%).
Keywords :
Attitude, Primi Mothers, Initiation and Establishment of Breast Feeding Video Teaching Program, Primi Gravida, Child Birth Preparation.