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A study to assess the knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding and lactation management among primigravida women attending antenatal clinics at selected hospitals Malappuram

Author(s) Jismariya Jose, Digna Krishna K, Fadiya Binan CK, Nadeem Abdul Nazar, Prof. Isha S
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT:
Human milk is the ideal nourishment for infants’ survival, growth, and development. The WHO recommends that for the first six months of life, infants should be exclusively breast fed to achieve optimal growth ,development and health and continue till 2 years of age or beyond.There is still a long way to go in filling the gap regarding the Knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding and lactation management amongst primigravida mothers. The study aimed to assess the knowledge of primi mothers on breastfeeding and lactation management. Quantitative, non-experimental approach with descriptive survey design was used . A total of one hundred Primigravida women were selected from Aster MIMS Hospital, Kottackal, Malappuram using purposive sampling technique. The tools used to collect the data were socio- demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire. The responses were analyzed by using descriptive(frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (chi squared test). The major findings showed that majority (81%) of participants demonstrated moderate knowledge, 17% had good knowledge, and only 2% had poor knowledge and there was no significant association between level of knowledge and selected socio-demographic variables. The discussions on the findings were arranged based on the objectives and hypothesis. The study concluded that adequate teaching and counselling regarding exclusive breastfeeding in all reproductive and child health clinics during the antenatal and postnatal periods may help to improve the mothers’ knowledge on breastfeeding.
Keywords Key words: knowledge, primigravida, exclusive breastfeeding, lactation management.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-16
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