LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING MOTHERS ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592102218027

• Palavras-chave: Speech Therapy; Breastfeeding; Child Malnutrition.

• Keywords: Speech Therapy; Breastfeeding; Child Malnutrition.

• Abstract:

   Goal: To assess the level of knowledge of nursing mothers about the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) and causes of early weaning in private institutions in the Federal District. Methods: The people who participated in the research: 102 nursing mothers with a mean age of (mean 31.13 ± 5.22), who answered a questionnaire consisting of 11 questions. Results: All mothers knew about EBF, but 73.79% did not perform it, and only 17.47% had been guided by a health professional regarding EBF, 46% of nursing mothers did not breastfeed their children. Conclusion: The practice of breastfeeding undoubtedly presents achievements and advances. However, the number of early weaning is significant, as can be seen in the practice of breastfeeding, low rate of mothers who underwent EBF, and mothers oriented about the practice of EBF.

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