Knowledge of Primipara Mothers Regarding Breast Feeding in Rural Area

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Family and community health nursing- faculty of nursing- damietta university

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Breastfeeding is the best method for giving infants the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development. Additionally, it has significant effects on maternal health and the reproductive process. A descriptive analytical design study was followed aimed to assess breastfeeding knowledge among primipara women in rural areas. The study was conducted in the maternal and child health centers in Menouf which serve seven maternal and child health centers106 mothers were included in the study through using multistage stratified random sample technique. tool of data collection was used named structure interview sheet the main results of the study illustrated that mother had average level of knowledge regarding breast feeding. The current study concluded that despite mother know about breastfeeding still there is a need for further knowledge for them. Based on this finding, the researchers recommended; conduction awareness brochure for mothers bout breastfeeding and its importance for mother, infant and family and right technique of breastfeeding.

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