“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF BREASTFEEDING TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATION AMONG PRIMI PARA MOTHERS OF TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.”

Abstract

Background of the study: Breastfeeding is an ideal form of feeding to neonate. It is a most precious gift a mother can give and it is free of cost. It should be started as soon as possible after birth. It helps in stimulating the production of breast milk protect against infection and facilitate mother infant bonding and promote better brain growth.

OBJECTIVE of the study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding breastfeeding among primipara mothers, to assess the effectiveness between pre- test and post- test of breastfeeding technique demonstration among primipara mothers, to find out the association between pre- test knowledge regarding breastfeeding technique demonstration with their socio-demographic variables.

METHODS A survey was conducted among 60 primipara mothers. Data were collected from Parul Sevashram Hospital using Convenient Sampling Technique. Quantitative research Approach was taken and descriptive and inferential statistics was used for data analysis.

RESULTS: The study depicts that Factors contributing to knowledge of breastfeeding technique demonstration among primipara mothers reveals that 46(76.7%) participants had good knowledge of breastfeeding technique and followed by 8(13%) had average knowledge of breastfeeding technique. Association test between pre-test and post-test of breastfeeding technique shows that there are significance present breastfeeding positions, burping and frequency of breastfeeding. P value < 0.05.

CONCLUSION: The conclusion of the study offers insights into the demonstration of breastfeeding technique; the main aim was to assess the Factors contributing to knowledge of breastfeeding techniques and its impact on health of primipara mothers and infant.