World Journal of Pharmaceutical
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Abstract

MOTHER’S KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING IN SHIRE ENDASLASSIE TOWN, NORTH WEST TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA IN 2015

G. Hadgu, G. Gebreegziabher, T. Desawi, A. Ashebr, G. Zeberhe, G.Tesfalew, G. Tirhas and S. Almaz

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Appropriate feeding practice is important for the survival, growth, development and health of infant and young children. However exclusive breast feeding remains a challenge because of lack of in depth knowledge of mothers. Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice towards exclusive breast feeding among mothers who have children less than 2 years in Shire Endaslassie town. Methods: A cross sectional study design and simple random sampling technique was used. From a total of 576 mothers who had children less than 2 years 253 were studied. Structured pre tested questionnaires as well as in depth interview were used for the collection of data, on socio demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and practice. Result: This finding indicates that most of the mothers were knew & practiced EBF when to start exclusive breast feeding, colostrums feeding and also the frequency of breast feeding. Conclusion and recommendation: Strong efforts should be made by primary health team maintain the positivity but some measures should be taken to address remain gap on KAP on EBF.

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