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http://20.193.157.4:9595/xmlui/handle/123456789/1524| Title: | Breast feeding practices among postnatal mothers - a hospital based study. |
| Authors: | Rekha Udgiri, Shashank K J Vijaya Sorganvi |
| Keywords: | Exclusive breastfeeding; Colostrum; Weaning; Duration of breast feeding |
| Issue Date: | 2015 |
| Publisher: | BLDE(Deemed to be University) |
| Abstract: | ABSTRACT To assess the knowledge and practices of mothers about breastfeeding Practices Cross-sectional study was carried out for a period of one month. A total of 162 postnatal mothers admitted in postnatal ward of OBG dept in Shri.B M. Patil medical college constitute the sample size. The data was collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed by using SPSS 16th version. The study shows that 21(12.9%) of the babies were feed with prelacteal feeds like honey and sugar water. The significant association was found between prelacteal feeds versus education and socio-economic status. The study concludes that the health care staff of postnatal ward must utilize the opportunity to persuade mothers for timely initiation of breastfeeding practices. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1524 |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Community Medicine |
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