A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Knowledge on Practices Regarding Complementary Foods among Mothers of Infants between Urban and Rural Areas, At Tirupathi, Chittoor (Dist.), India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: India with a population of 1.21 billion population stand at the second position as the most populous country in the world after China. India comprises almost 13.1% of child population aged 0-6 years. The present study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and knowledge on practices regarding complementary foods among mothers of infants between urban and rural areas at, Tirupati Methodology: The data were collected on knowledge, attitude and knowledge on practices among mothers of infants. Sample size was 100 mothers of infants. Convenient sampling technique was used to draw the sample. The data collection was done by interview method, us structured questionnaire which includes 25 questions of knowledge, attitude and knowledge on practices with scoring pattern of one for each correct answer and zero for incorrect response Results: The results of the study were indicating about that among 50 urban mothers 15 (30%) had inadequate knowledge, 19 (38%) had moderate knowledge and 16 (32%) had adequate knowledge on complementary foods. Among 50 rural mothers 21 (42%) had inadequate knowledge, 23(46%) had moderate knowledge and 6(12%) had adequate knowledge on complementary foods. Conclusions: There is lack of knowledge in mothers regarding complementary foods, there has to be proper recommendation about timing of complementary foods. Mean age of complementary foods was delayed due to improper information, low socio-economics status and rural mothers, thus leading to malnutrition of the child. Hence, mothers should be educated properly regarding complementary foods, preparation and practices to prevent malnutrition and improve the health status of the children
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Sireesha . N, Dr. A. Padmaja
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