A Descriptive Study on the Knowledge Regarding Breast-Feeding Problems and its Management Among Post Natal Mothers in Selected Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Ms. Kanchan Bala; Mrs. Laxmi Kumar; Ms. Neha Verma

Title:
A Descriptive Study on the Knowledge Regarding Breast-Feeding Problems and its Management Among Post Natal Mothers in Selected Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Authors:
Ms. Neha Verma | Ms. Kanchan Bala | Mrs. Laxmi Kumar
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31142/ijtsrd18800

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Ms. Neha Verma | Ms. Kanchan Bala | Mrs. Laxmi Kumar "A Descriptive Study on the Knowledge Regarding Breast-Feeding Problems and its Management Among Post Natal Mothers in Selected Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-6, October 2018, pp.1183-1187, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd18800.pdf

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Abstract :
A cross sectional design was used to assess the knowledge regarding breast-feeding problems and its management among 100 postnatal mothers who were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by Structured Interview schedule and breast feeding assessment checklist. The findings of the study revealed that the overall mean knowledge score was 15±3.33. According to area the highest mean score was in the area of introduction about breast-feeding (7.14± 1.94) and lowest in engorgement of breast (1.22 ± 1.01). Rank wise assessment of breast-feeding problems shows that less than half 46% of the mothers were having painful nipple and only 14% and 13% of mothers were having inverted and cracked nipple. Majority 60% of postnatal mothers had average knowledge regarding breast-feeding problems and its management. From the study findings it could be concluded that postnatal mothers had average knowledge regarding breast-feeding problems and its management. Thus, health education programs are required to enhance the knowledge regarding postnatal breast problems.

Keywords :
Breast-feeding problems and its management, postnatal mothers, Knowledge

Publication Details:

Unique Identification Number : IJTSRD18800

Published In : Volume-2 | Issue-6, October 2018

Page Number(s) : 1183-1187

Publisher Name : IJTSRD | www.ijtsrd.com | E-ISSN 2456-6470

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