Pregnant and lactating women's knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding

• Main Authors: Ana Paula Pessoa Maciel (Author), Ana Paula Soares Gondim (Author), Ana Martins Vieira da Silva (Author), Fernando Colares Barros (Author), Gizelle de Lima Barbosa (Author), Keylla Conceição de Albuquerque (Author), Lucas de Lavôr Rios (Author), Maria Socorro Vieira Lopes (Author), Silézia Maria Franklin de Souza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Fortaleza, 2014-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Objective: To identify what pregnant and lactating women say about what is exclusivevbreastfeeding, its duration and benefits for moms and babies. Methods: This is a quantitative,descriptive study that took place in 2011 at a Family Health Center in Fortaleza-CE. The following variables were analyzed: socioeconomic characteristics, knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding and its benefits for the mom and baby. Data collection was performed using a questionnaire and consisted of a non-probability sample of 45 women with simple descriptive statistical analysis using proportion. Results: In all, 40 (88.9%) respondents were pregnant and 5 (11.1%) were breastfeeding. Mean age was 24 years. Regarding socioeconomic characteristics, 12 (30%) women said they were housemaids, 9 (22.5%) were housewives and 6 (15%) were unemployed. Concerning the definition of exclusive breastfeeding, 25 (55.6%) women considered breast milk as the only form of breastfeeding, five (11.1%) respondents considered breast milk, water and tea and 12 (26.7%) women did not know the meaning of the term. Considering the benefits, 16 (35.7%) women reported the strengthening of the bond with the child. Conclusion: It was observed that the assessed moms had knowledge of the definition, duration and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding; however, they presented some factors that contributed to early weaning. doi:10.5020/18061230.2013.p311

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1806-1222
1806-1230
10.5020/2926