Assessment of Maternal Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Breastfeeding at Kampala International Teaching Hospital: A Study Spanning May 2021 to July 2022

IAA Journal of Applied Sciences Pub Date : 2023-08-19 DOI:10.59298/iaajas/2023/6.1.1000

Eighemenrio Leonard

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This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers attending vaccination and pediatric inpatient services at Kampala International Teaching Hospital. Additionally, it sought to identify influential variables associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices in this cohort. Employing a descriptive cross-sectional survey, 187 respondents were randomly selected. Data collection involved the utilization of a questionnaire, and analysis comprised descriptive statistics focusing on frequency and percentages. The study revealed significant findings: 71.2% of respondents were knowledgeable about the accurate definition and duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Among them, 59.7% exclusively breastfed their infants for the recommended initial six months. Notably, 100% provided colostrum to their babies, recognizing its nutritional and protective benefits, while 87% practiced on-demand breastfeeding. Furthermore, the study highlighted a positive attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding, with 86.6% acknowledging breast milk's adequacy for infants during the first six months and recognizing the mutual benefits of EBF for both infants and mothers. Regarding weaning, 51% of respondents initiated it between 15 and 18 months, while 41% did so between 19 and 24 months. The findings underscored a commendable level of breastfeeding knowledge among respondents, with a majority adhering to recommended EBF practices. Additionally, the overwhelmingly favorable attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding signifies its perceived advantages for both infants and mothers. This study emphasizes the importance of continued support and education to reinforce positive breastfeeding practices among mothers attending Kampala International Teaching Hospital. Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, Babies, Newborn, Mothers, Weaned.

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评估坎帕拉国际教学医院产妇对母乳喂养的认识、态度和做法：一项横跨 2021 年 5 月至 2022 年 7 月的研究

本研究旨在评估在坎帕拉国际教学医院接种疫苗和接受儿科住院治疗的母亲对纯母乳喂养（EBF）的认识、态度和实践。此外，该研究还试图找出与纯母乳喂养相关的影响变量。采用描述性横断面调查，随机抽取了 187 名受访者。数据收集包括问卷调查，分析包括以频率和百分比为重点的描述性统计。研究结果显示71.2%的受访者了解纯母乳喂养的准确定义和持续时间。其中，59.7%的受访者在建议的最初六个月内对婴儿进行纯母乳喂养。值得注意的是，100% 的受访者为婴儿提供初乳，认识到初乳的营养和保护作用，87% 的受访者实行按需哺乳。此外，研究还强调了对纯母乳喂养的积极态度，86.6%的人承认母乳对婴儿最初六个月的营养充足，并认识到纯母乳喂养对婴儿和母亲都有好处。关于断奶，51%的受访者在 15 至 18 个月期间开始断奶，41%的受访者在 19 至 24 个月期间开始断奶。调查结果显示，受访者对母乳喂养的了解程度值得称赞，大多数受访者都遵守了推荐的婴儿早期喂养做法。此外，绝大多数受访者对纯母乳喂养持赞成态度，这表明纯母乳喂养对婴儿和母亲都有好处。这项研究强调了持续支持和教育对加强坎帕拉国际教学医院就诊母亲的积极母乳喂养实践的重要性。关键词纯母乳喂养婴儿新生儿母亲断奶

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