Assess the Knowledge Regarding Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices Among Primi Mothers Admitted in Dr.Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk.

Nimisha Anilkumar .

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50253

Assess the Knowledge Regarding Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices Among Primi Mothers Admitted in Dr.Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk.

Author(s)	Ms. Nimisha Anilkumar .
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract Background Human milk is the preferred form of nutrition for all infants. it is most economical form of feeding. its protection against infection can save time and cost of medical visit. Human milk is species specific, having evolved over time to optimize the growth and development of baby and young child.1 Breast milk consist of carbohydrate, protein, fat and fatty acids, vitamins, minerals like iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium etc and trace elements. All these constituents in breast milk are well balanced and easily digestable.2 Exclusive breast feeding refers that only breast milk is given to the babies up to six months, not even water is given. The main advantages of exclusive breast feeding include the optimum growth and development of the brain, bone, myelination of nervous system and maturation of intestinal tract of the baby. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) recommend initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after birth; exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of age and continuation of breastfeeding for up to two years of age or beyond in addition to adequate complementary foods Objectives: 1.To assess the knowledge regarding exclusive breast-feeding practices among primi mothers. 2.To find out the association between knowledge regarding exclusive breast-feeding practices and selected demographic variables Material and Methods: The research design was non-experimental descriptive study with one group pre-test design. The study was conducted among 100 primi mothers admitted in Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni Bk. The participants were selected by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. The Data was collected by interview schedule which included structured knowledge questionnaire. It consists of two sections. Section A with socio-demographic data and Section B with 25 questions with 4 options. The data collected from October 2024 to December 2024. Data gathered were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The findings of the study revealed that the 37% participants had good knowledge, 52% participants had average knowledge and 11% participants had poor knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding practices. The Chi square test showed that there was significant association between knowledge score and selected demographic variables like age and educational qualification. Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that majority of the participants had moderate knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding. It also shows that educational strategies are important to improve and correct primi mothers knowledge. This study identifies the need for the workforce to encourage mothers to attend antenatal and postnatal care to improve EBF practices.
Keywords	Knowledge, Exclusive breastfeeding practice, Primi mothers
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-08
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50253
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9s9hj

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