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Knowledge, Practices and Attitude of Post-Partum Mothers regarding Breast Feeding during COVID-19

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Last updated: 28 Dec 2024

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Obstetric and gynecological nursing

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Background: Breastfeeding is the cornerstone of infant and young child survival, nutrition, development and  also, for maternal health. Aim: The research aimed to assess knowledge, practices and attitude of post-partum mothers regarding breast feeding during COVID-19. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized. Setting: This study was conducted at postnatal unit of  Obstetrics & Gynecological Department in Benha University hospital. Sampling: A purposive sample included 240 breast feeding mother. Tools of data collection: Four tools: were used First Tool: A structured interviewing questionnaire which consisted of three parts: Socio-demographic characteristics of mothers, obstetric history and history related to breastfeeding, Second tool: Mother's knowledge regarding breast feeding during COVID-19. Third tool: Observational checklist to assess the practice of mothers regarding breast feeding during COVID-19. Fourth tool: Modified Likert Scale to assess the attitude of mothers regarding breast feeding during COVID-19. Results: More than one half of the studied mothers had poor knowledge regarding breast feeding during COVID-19, more than one half of the studied mothers had satisfactory practices regarding breast feeding during COVID-19, while about two thirds of the studied mothers had positive attitude regarding breast feeding during COVID-19. Conclusion: More than  one half  of the studied mothers had poor knowledge regarding breast feeding during COVID-19  and more than one half of the studied mothers had satisfactory practices regarding breast feeding during COVID-19.  Also, about two thirds of the studied mothers had positive attitude regarding breast feeding during COVID-19. Also, there was a highly positive statically significant correlation between total knowledge, total practices and total attitude regarding breast feeding during COVID-19, so the study results answered the study questions.  Recommendation: Developing training programs for mothers to improve their knowledge and maintain optimal breastfeeding practice.

DOI

10.21608/jnsbu.2023.310955

Keywords

Attitude, breast feeding, COVID-19, Knowledge, Post-Partum Mothers, Practice

Authors

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Yasmeen

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Khairy Mohamed Selim

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B.S.C. in Nursing (2013), Faculty of Nursing- Benha University, Nursing Specialist at Bahtim Hospital

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Samah

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Abd-Elhaliem Saeed

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University

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Hemmat

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Mostafa El-Banna

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Benha University

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Mai

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Mahmoud Hassan

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Lecture of Obstetrics and gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Benha University.

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Volume

4

Article Issue

2

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42195

Issue Date

2023-07-01

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2023-08-03

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2023-07-01

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1,056

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1,072

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2682-3934

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2735-5802

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Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1,622

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University

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https://jnsbu.journals.ekb.eg/

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Knowledge, Practices and Attitude of Post-Partum Mothers regarding Breast Feeding during COVID-19

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28 Dec 2024