2018
DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v9i3.19344
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Assessment of WHO ten steps towards successful breastfeeding among postpartum mothers in Karaikal: A hospital based cross-sectional study

Abstract: INTRODUCTIONBreastfeeding is a natural event; this performance is an accomplished practice that requires continuous effective support to make it successful. Breastmilk is the most superior feed for the infant to fulfil the nutritional need for proper growth and development of the infant. 1Breastfeeding has both short term benefits like protection from respiratory infections and diarrheaas well as long term benefits on blood sugar level, Intelligence and obesity. 2,3Breastfeeding practiceshave a positive impact… Show more

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“…All postpartum mother requires motivation and continuous support from a health professional and family members for successful breastfeeding. 19 The present study revealed that there is no statistically significant association between level of knowledge of breastfeeding and BFHI course in the nursing college (p=0.814), breastfeeding training in hospital (p=0.069), or outside (p=0.944). A similar finding was reported with no significant association between curriculum content and knowledge level.…”
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confidence: 55%
“…All postpartum mother requires motivation and continuous support from a health professional and family members for successful breastfeeding. 19 The present study revealed that there is no statistically significant association between level of knowledge of breastfeeding and BFHI course in the nursing college (p=0.814), breastfeeding training in hospital (p=0.069), or outside (p=0.944). A similar finding was reported with no significant association between curriculum content and knowledge level.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 55%