1Final year, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, ‘Deemed To Be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
2Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Physio therapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, ‘Deemed To Be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding author: Dr. S. Anandh, Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed To Be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India, Email: gotitrusha48@gmail.com
Online published on 11 July, 2019.
To observe practices of exclusive breastfeeding and total period of breastfeeding among mothers with children under age group of 2 years in rural Karad, Maharashtra.
Ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethical committee. A Total of 79 consecutive females aged between 20 to 35 years were interviewed. They were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were allowed to fill the self Questionnaires (Questionnaire mothers knowledge regarding breastfeeding and Socio demographic variable of breastfeeding) from which conclusion was made.
The study concluded that 84% of total number of subjects was having knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding practices and remaining 16% did not have knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding and Maximum duration of breastfeeding.
The study concluded that the mothers have a very good knowledge towards exclusive breastfeeding. Mothers were insisted to continue Maximum years of breastfeeding till 2 years into practice. Despite of mothers age, socioeconomic status, education, employment status they had an overall idea regarding exclusive breastfeeding and maximum duration of breastfeeding.
Exclusive breastfeeding, knowledge, Mothers, Neonatal Health status
