Effect of Instructions for Mothers Regarding Weaning on Their Infants Complains
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Weaning is a gradual process through which an infant moves from total dependence on milk to eating normal family meals. The aim of this research: was to evaluate the effect of instructions for mothers regarding weaning on their infants complains. Design: One group pre-posttest quasi-experimental design was utilized to fit the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted in Preventive Medicine Center at Cairo University Specialized Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample of 100 mothers and their infants. Data collection tools: Data were collected using the following tools: structured interview sheet to collect personal data about the infants; his/her mothers, pre-posttest for mothers and infants problem assessment. Results: The study results revealed that, two fifth of mothers had challenges regarding family pressure during the weaning period, the majority of mothers in the study had higher mean scores and satisfactory level of knowledge after weaning instructions. There were statistically significant positive correlation between the mothers’ place of residence and mothers’ occupation with a total mean score of mothers’ knowledge. Infants of the mothers had less weaning problems Conclusion: the study results concluded that the instructions were effective in improving mother's knowledge and preventing the incidence of the child's weaning complains. Recommendation: The study was recommended integration of the instructions about weaning in every pediatric health care setting as well as well-baby clinics.
Authors and Affiliations
Marwa Abd Elkreem Ibrahim, Hanaa Diab Kalfallah
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