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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor.author | Rekha Udgiri, Shashank K J Vijaya Sorganvi | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-27T05:38:32Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-27T05:38:32Z | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1524 | - |
| dc.description.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. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | BLDE(Deemed to be University) | en_US |
| dc.subject | Exclusive breastfeeding; Colostrum; Weaning; Duration of breast feeding | en_US |
| dc.title | Breast feeding practices among postnatal mothers - a hospital based study. | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Community Medicine | |
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