Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding in the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

• 作者: Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin Eouani Max Lévy Eméry Iloki Léon Hervé Itoua Clautaire Mahoungou Tsibozi Frédine Mokoko Jules César Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly
• 来源期刊: 健康(英文)
• 学科: 文学
• 关键词: BREASTFEEDING KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDES Practices BRAZZAVILLE
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（2）
• 页码范围: 219-229
• 页数: 11页
• 分类号: H31

摘要

Objective: To analyze the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers about breastfeeding at the Brazzaville University Hospital Center. Population and Methods: Analytical KAP study, conducted from February 1 to May 31, 2019, including exclusively manner mothers who have started breastfeeding for at least 4 months and at most 24 months in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The study variables were related to socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes and practices. Results: One hundred and forty mothers were questioned. They were of a median age of 30, multiparous (61.5%), in a couple (78.6%), with gainful activity (47.9%). They had enough knowledge (87.1%) but harmful in 26.5% of cases, adapted attitudes (95%) with answers of different certainties, and bad practices (60%). Knowledge did not influence attitudes (p > 0.2). Knowledge and attitudes influenced practices (p Conclusion: An educational strategy on mothers’ knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding would help improve their breastfeeding practices.