A Hospital Based Study of Knowledge and Attitude of Expectant Fathers Regarding Breast-Feeding

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 9

Abstract

Method: this study conducted in 1000 expectant fathers, who were accompanying their wives in the antenatal clinic and labour room and Well Baby Clinic (Under Five Children) at Department of Pediatric medicine in S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India constituted the material. The expectant fathers were interviewed in relation to their knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding. All the expectant fathers whether they were expecting their first child or already had one or more children were included in this study. The questions were explained to them in their local language. Aims and Objectives - this study was undertaken with the following aims and objectives. 1. To find out the knowledge and attitude of the expectant fathers regarding breast-feeding. 2. To compare the attitude of fathers of the first expected child with the fathers having one or more children. 3. To find out the impact of socio-economic factors (religion, education socio-economic status, type of family and number of previous children) on attitude of expectant fathers regarding breast feeding. Conclusion-The decision regarding breast feeding and weaning is influenced by various cultural, socio-economic and psychological variables. Understanding of expectant fathers and attitude is one of the most important variables influencing the child rearing practices. Father is a strong unit of family to promote a positive attitude in mother for breastfeeding. If father has knowledge about breast feeding and benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, this will promote positive attitude in mother for breast feeding. As the Government is providing incentives to the mothers for the child care, like wise Government should provide some incentives to fathers for proper care of their child as paternity leave and paid money etc

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Mohan Lal Saunkaria, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Barolia, Dr. Pinky Rachhoya, Dr. C. K. Chahar, Dr. G. S. Sengar

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  • EP ID EP255749
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1609023847
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Dr. Mohan Lal Saunkaria, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Barolia, Dr. Pinky Rachhoya, Dr. C. K. Chahar, Dr. G. S. Sengar (2017). A Hospital Based Study of Knowledge and Attitude of Expectant Fathers Regarding Breast-Feeding. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(9), 38-47. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-255749