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  1. PDF Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among

    knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding and how they influence its practice. Using a mixed method approach, data collected in the form of multiple choice and open-ended questions were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed and presented in frequencies and percentages, while content analysis was used to categorize ...

  2. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among

    Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of age by the World Health Organization. Mothers' good knowledge and positive attitude play key roles in the process of exclusive breastfeeding practices. In this study, we report on a systematic review of the literature that aimed to examine the status of mothers' knowledge, attitude, and practices related to ...

  3. Breastfeeding Knowledge Among Low-income First-time Pregnant Women a

    study could assist breastfeeding educators who work with first-time, low-income women. Breastfeeding and peer support programs designed to include education in all seven. s of low-income first-time pregnant women to help increase breastfeed. eastfeeding duration objectives as describe b.

  4. PDF Knowledge, Attitude and Challenges of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among

    The goal of the study was to provide knowledge for nurses and professional teams to comprehend the reasons behind early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding by new mothers, hence revising a new most competent course to boost exclusivity of breastfeeding amongst primigravidas.

  5. PDF Breastfeeding Knowledge, and Attitudes, Beliefs, and Intentions

    breastfeeding and instigate changes in individual behavior. This research was conducted to assess breastfeeding knowledge, and attitudes, beliefs, and intentions among students and professionals in health-related fields. A 5-year prospective study was conducted to investigate breastfeeding knowledge, and attitudes, beliefs, and intentions regarding

  6. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among

    Go to: In this study, we evaluated the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers of childbearing age in Chamo town, Jigawa State. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents' knowledge, attitude, and practice of EBF were minimal.

  7. Knowledge, attitudes, and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding

    Mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward exclusive breastfeeding are crucial to both child and mother's health and wellbeing. Hence, This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of exclusive breastfeeding among ...

  8. Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers During the First Four

    Despite the growing body of knowledge on breastfeeding, many women are at greater risk for early cessation as they encounter many barriers to exclusive breastfeeding

  9. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of breastfeeding among women

    Background The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond. This study assessed breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and practices among women residing on the island of Abu Dhabi and identified associated factors. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire among mothers visiting primary healthcare clinics ...

  10. (PDF) Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding

    Background The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for up to 6 months. Despite the importance of breast milk, EBF is far less ...

  11. PDF Title of the thesis

    The purpose of the thesis is to review evidence-based knowledge of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for both mothers and babies. The aim of this research is to increase maternal knowledge and awareness of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.

  12. Breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy among mothers with

    Breastfeeding has several benefits for both mothers and their children. Despite strong evidence in support of the practice, its prevalence has remained low worldwide, particularly in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study is aimed to assess breastfeeding knowledge, ...

  13. PDF Thesis Abstract Title: Assessment of Exclusive Breastfeeding Knowledge

    TITLE: ASSESSMENT OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG POST-NATAL MOTHERS ATTENDING ASHAIMAN POLYCLINIC IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION OF GHANA

  14. Breastfeeding knowledge among low-income first-time pregnant women

    The breastfeeding education a pregnant women receives is positively correlated with breastfeeding outcomes however, there is little known about the comprehensive breastfeeding knowledge of first-time low-income pregnant women.

  15. Beyond mothers: the crucial role of family caregivers' knowledge on

    Background: The exclusive breastfeeding rate in China remains significantly low. Numerous studies have identified the impact of maternal characteristics on exclusive breastfeeding; however, the correlation between primary family caregivers' characteristics, such as health and nutrition knowledge, and exclusive breastfeeding still lacks clarity.

  16. PDF Exclusive Breastfeeding Thesis

    Exclusive breastfeeding has been recognised as an important public health tool for the primary prevention of child morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the WHO and UNICEF have recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after delivery, followed by introduction of complementary foods and continued breastfeeding for 24 months ...

  17. "Assessing Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes and Intention Among Adult

    This study measured the breastfeeding knowledge, attitude and intention of adult female students of Louisiana State University. Participants (n=1039; mean age 20.12 ± 3.122 years) were recruited to complete the questionnaire. Racial/ethnic representation was White (76.1%), African American (14.3%), Asian (5.5%), American Indian/ Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander (0.8%) and ...

  18. Knowledge, attitudes, and predictors of exclusive breastfeeding

    Background Mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward exclusive breastfeeding are crucial to both child and mother's health and wellbeing. Hence, This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers as well as the predictors of their exclusive breastfeeding practice.

  19. PDF Dissertation Improving Breastfeeding Initiation Practices of Registered

    Phase I: Focus groups were conducted to assess the variation in breastfeeding knowledge and practices of registered nurses working in hospital maternity units and the informal and formal hospital policies related to the initiation and support of breastfeeding.

  20. PDF Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Feeding Among Breastfeeding

    Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a high level of knowledge on breastfeeding among the respondents, more than half of the respondents practiced exclusive breastfeeding as recommended and relatively all the respondents had positive attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding.

  21. PDF Knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among

    Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of age by the World Health Organization. Mothers' good knowledge and positive attitude play key roles in the process of exclusive breastfeeding practices. In this study, we report on a systematic review of the literature that aimed to examine the status of mothers knowledge, attitude, and practices related to ...

  22. PDF Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Mothers

    A multistage random sampling was used. By structured questionnaire and interview, data were collected about demographic characteristics of mothers and their current baby, mother's knowledge, attitude and practices toward breastfeeding, reasons for breastfeeding and the source of breastfeeding information. Mean ±SD and median.

  23. Knowledge, attitude and practice towards exclusive breastfeeding among

    Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the best nutrition for children during the first six months of life. However EBF remains a challenge. The aim of the study was to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards EBF among breastfeeding mothers in Mizan Aman town, South West Ethiopia. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 mothers in Mizan Aman town ...

  24. Tokhi

    Rational: Human Breast milk contains all of the essential and important nutrients which an infants may need for their first 6 months of life, Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is practice of feeding ...

  25. Big Data and Breastfeeding: Bridging the Evidence Gap for Better Health

    Breastfeeding supports gender equality by addressing workplace rights and birth spacing issues. Obtaining more data is essential, from both high- and low-income countries, to close the evidence gap and inform action for improved breastfeeding and health for future generations.

  26. Natural Birth and Breastfeeding: The Decisions That Women Face

    Readers discuss a column by Michelle Goldberg, part of a series challenging conventional wisdom.