A STUDY OF BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE IN AREA UNDER URBAN HEATH CENTER, NAGPUR
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Breast feeding has several benefits for both the infants and mothers. However, despite strong evidences in support of breast feeding its prevalence has remained low worldwide. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted among mothers in Nagpur district. Breastfeeding practice of participants who had at least one child aged five years or younger at the time of the study were assessed using a questionnaire, with emphasis on their experience with the last child. Results: A total of 210 women whose education was mainly middle (33.8%) and secondary (19.8 %) were included in the study. Most of them were from middle economic status. One hundred ninety five (92.5%) fed colostrums and only 15(7.14%) discarded colostrums. The difference was statistically significant. Conclusions: Conclusion though the practice of breastfeeding in nagpur high, the exclusive breastfeeding rate is still low. There is an urgent need for more programmes aimed at promoting exclusive breastfeeding as well as educating and re-educating health personnel as well as members of the public. Exclusive breast feeding information programmes should not only include the definition and recommended duration but should also include its benefits to the infant, mother, family and community.
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Swati Pawar
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