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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-8 | Issue-01
A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of The Primi Mothers Related to Breast-Feeding in Post Natal Ward in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital.
S. Bhaktiswarupa, Niyati Das, Purnima Sahoo, Rasmiranjita Parhi, Debasruti Bhunia
Published: Jan. 13, 2020 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2020.v08i01.007
Pages: 40-42
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Abstract
A Quasi Experimental research was conducted among primi mothers to assess the knowledge and practice on breastfeeding. One-shot Case Design was used in this study. 30 samples were selected through purposive random sampling and data were obtained by using self structured questionnaire and checklist .The study was conducted at Pradyumna BAL Memorial Hospital, Bhubaneswar. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.67% mothers have good knowledge about breastfeeding and 26% mothers have average knowledge about breast feeding, 66.6% mothers have good practice and the value of r is 0.64 shows that there is a positive co-relation between the knowledge and practice.