Knowledge of breastfeeding among female college students: institution based cross-sectional study

Brahmbhatt, Krutarth R; Chandana, G; Vishwanath, Jayamala; Raman, Rupesh; Jayaram, S; Mallya, Sreelakshmi; Shetty, H Shilpa; D'Silva, R. H. M.; Shetty, Sharanya B.

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20161632

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“…This was in consonance with the knowledge level displayed by Brahmbhatt et al . [23] (81.6%), Marija et al . [24] (70.2%), Sudip et al .…”

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“…In the current study, 66.58% of participants had knowledge that night feeding for baby is correct as compared with 69.5% and 86% in Mangaluru study by Brahmbhatt et al . [23] and Al-Domi[27] in Jordan study. Furthermore, only 25% of participants in present study could rightly say that a baby should be breastfed at least till 2 years of age in contrast to 83.8% in Jordan study.…”

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Are adolescents ready for future responsibilities? Experience from a cross-sectional study regarding Breastfeeding knowledge and attitude

Oberoi¹,

Kishore²,

Kaur³

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background: Breastfeeding plays an important role in the holistic development of a child. Current knowledge and attitude of future parents will significantly influence breastfeeding practices. Therefore, ascertaining current knowledge and attitude of both soon-to-be parents will help to formulate breastfeeding promotion strategies. Research Aim: To ascertain the knowledge and attitude of adolescents towards breastfeeding and its correlates with socioeconomic and demographic factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional institutional based study in which participants were recruited from Punjab, state of India. A total of 392 adolescents from January to June 2017 were evaluated on the basis of a pretested, reliable, and valid instrument. The instrument consisted of questions on knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding. Results: One-hundred two (26%) participants had good knowledge and 290 (74%) had poor knowledge regarding breastfeeding. A bothersome fact is that only 25% of the participants knew about the age till which a child should be breastfed. There was a statistically significant (OR = 2.93; 95% CI: [1.45--5.93]) association between high knowledge and positive attitude. Conclusion: The level of knowledge amongst adolescents showed variation ranges from 15.82% to 93.11% on various aspects of breastfeeding. Despite this glaring variation, 75% of the participants had a positive attitude towards breastfeeding. Thus, there is a need for implementing modified and improved breastfeeding promotion strategies in India.

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“…This was in consonance with the knowledge level displayed by Brahmbhatt et al . [23] (81.6%), Marija et al . [24] (70.2%), Sudip et al .…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Are adolescents ready for future responsibilities? Experience from a cross-sectional study regarding Breastfeeding knowledge and attitude

Oberoi¹,

Kishore²,

Kaur³

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…Adult males and females aged 20-25 years and perusing full-time graduation course were recruited. The sample size was calculated based on the prevalence of knowledge of breastfeeding among students in a college is 55% [ 23 ]. Level of the confidence interval was kept at 95%, i.e.…”

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Validation of Gender Friendly Breastfeeding Knowledge scale among young adults

GUPTA,

Aravindakshan,

et al. 2022

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene

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Summary Introduction Breastfeeding is the most effective intervention to improve child health. Young adults, both genders play an important role in society supporting breastfeeding as they will be stepping towards parenthood in the near future. Bringing awareness and busting the myths among them is essential. This study aimed to develop a Gender Friendly Breastfeeding Knowledge scale based on a conceptual framework that reflected the knowledge of young adults and evaluates its validity and reliability. Methodology Development of the questionnaire for Conceptual framework and item generation was done using PubMed, Google Scholar, other sources and expert opinion. The type of measurement was structured as a 5-point Likert scale. The Lawshe technique to assess the content validity ratio. A cross-sectional survey in graduation colleges situated in Mangalagiri or within the radius of 30 km of Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, India was conducted in 2020. 1400 Adult males and females aged 20-25 years and perusing full-time graduation course were recruited. For each item in the Gender Friendly Breastfeeding Awareness scale, we assessed individual item characteristics and item-test correlation. To check to construct validity, we performed exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Results Expert panel retained 23 items from initially 30 items. The content validity index score for the each of 23-items in the scale was more than 0.80. A four-factor structure perfectly fitted the data and illustrated 54% of the variation in knowledge of breastfeeding. 4 stages of CFA were completed. The chi-square = 860.534 was significantly above the 0.01 level. Cronbach’s alpha = 0.787 based on standardized items reflected the overall internal consistency of the Gender Friendly Breastfeeding Awareness scale. Conclusion Gender Friendly Breastfeeding Knowledge scale is a valid and reliable tool, it is recommended that this scale be used in communities, educational institutions, and in relevant research to assess Breastfeeding knowledge among young adults of both genders, thereby promoting breastfeeding practices in the future.

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The Evaluation of Young People's Perception of Breast Milk and Breastfeeding

Kaya¹,

Evcılı

2023

Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi

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Gençler, “anne sütü / emzirme” konulu sağlık eğitimi programlarının kilit paydaşlarıdır. Bu çalışma, genç bireylerin anne sütü ve emzirme algısını değerlendirmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Tanımlayıcı araştırma türünde olan bu çalışma iki şehirde ve bu şehirlerdeki iki farklı üniversitede yürütülmüştür. Belirlenen üniversitelerden ilkinde müfredatları içerisinde “Anne Sütü ve Emzirme” ile ilişkili bir ders bulunan bir bölüm; diğer üniversitede müfredatları içerisinde aynı kapsamda herhangi bir ders bulunmayan bir bölüm randomizasyonla belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini, bu iki bölümde öğrenim gören gönüllü 381 katılımcı oluşturmuştur. Veriler, Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Anne Sütü Algı Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 20,95±1,60’dur, %50,9’u “Anne Sütü ve Emzirme” ile ilişkili ders / eğitim almış, %49,1’i herhangi bir ders / eğitim almamıştır. Katılımcıların ölçek toplam puanı ortalaması 61,82±15,86(min:30, max:150)’dir. Çalışmamızda müfredatları kapsamında anne sütü ve emzirme ile ilişkili ders / eğitim alan Katılımcıların anne sütü algı puanları yüksek bulunmuştur. Kadın katılımcıların erkek öğrencilere göre, anne eğitim düzeyi ortaokul ve üzerinde olan katılımcıların anne eğitim düzeyi ilkokul ve altında olanlara göre, gelir durumunu “yüksek düzey” olarak tanımlayan katılımcıların gelir durumunu “düşük / orta düzey” olarak tanımlayanlara göre anne sütü algı puanları yüksek bulunmuştur (p0,05). Anne sütü ve emzirme ile ilişkili sağlık eğitimleri ve danışmanlık hizmeti yalnızca kadınlar için değil toplumun her kesiminden ve her yaştan bireyleri içine alacak şekilde genişletilmelidir. Geleceğin ebeveynleri olarak kabul edilen gençlerin konuya ilişkin farkındalıklarının ve bilgi düzeylerinin artırılması için sağlık profesyonelleri çaba göstermelidir.

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Knowledge of breastfeeding among female college students: institution based cross-sectional study

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Are adolescents ready for future responsibilities? Experience from a cross-sectional study regarding Breastfeeding knowledge and attitude

Are adolescents ready for future responsibilities? Experience from a cross-sectional study regarding Breastfeeding knowledge and attitude

Validation of Gender Friendly Breastfeeding Knowledge scale among young adults

The Evaluation of Young People's Perception of Breast Milk and Breastfeeding

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