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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Volume  11, Issue 1, January – June 2024, Pages 13-17
 

Original Article

A Study to assess the Knowledge Regarding Benefits of Breastfeeding among Primi-Mothers in Selected Hospital, Surat

lka Tajne1, Swetal Gamit2, Zinal Gamit3, Nikita Ganvit4, Sonali Ganvit5, Hetal Jadav6

1Principal, 2-6Ph.D Nursing, Vibrant  Nursing College, Masma, Surat 394540, Gujarat, India.
 

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.11124.2

Abstract

In this study non-experimental descriptive survey design was used to assess the   knowledge of primi mothers regarding benefits of breastfeeding. The sample 100  primi mothers were selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. The instrument used for generating necessary data was self-structured knowledge questionnaires. The obtained data was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of Mean, Median, Range, Standard Deviation and Chi square value. In the overall content area result showed that 0% of primi mother had inadequate knowledge of benefits of breastfeeding. There was a moderate knowledge 72%. There was a adequate knowledge 28%.
 


Keywords : Assess; Knowledge; Benefits of breastfeeding; Primi-mothers; Hospital.
Corresponding Author : Alka Tajne