Effectiveness of Educational Package on Knowledge and Practices Regarding Breastfeeding Techniques
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Globally, there is decline trend of breastfeeding reasons for declining breastfeeding includes lack of knowledge and confidence regarding breastfeeding techniques. The current study is designed to determine the effectiveness of educational package on knowledge and practices regarding breastfeeding techniques. Methods: An evaluative research approach was used for this study. The study was carried out among 60 postnatal mothers in selected maternity hospital, Mangalore Via structured interview schedule and observation checklist. Results: The overall mean percentage of pre- test level of knowledge and practice is 37.33 and 47.79. The calculated „t‟ value is 29.34 and 20.21 for knowledge and practice respectively. The mean percentage of post-test is 74.5 and 80.55for knowledge and practice. The present study reveals that the computed „r‟ value is 0.83 which is significant at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: Educational package on knowledge and practices regarding breastfeeding techniques among postnatal mothers was found effective.
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Rojana Dhakal
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