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Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)

The reduction in exclusive breastfeeding rates around the world is a cause of great concern. Implementing a baby-friendly hospital initiative programme, on the other hand, could support in the promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the lev...

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Main Authors: Muda, Siti Mariam, Mustapa Kamal Basha, Muzaitul Akma, Mahamad Zanudin, Nur Qurratu Ain Zahra
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin 2022
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https://journal.unisza.edu.my/jimk/index.php/jimk/article/view/652/464
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spelling my.iium.irep.986692022-07-18T04:27:06Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/98669/ Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI) Muda, Siti Mariam Mustapa Kamal Basha, Muzaitul Akma Mahamad Zanudin, Nur Qurratu Ain Zahra RT Nursing The reduction in exclusive breastfeeding rates around the world is a cause of great concern. Implementing a baby-friendly hospital initiative programme, on the other hand, could support in the promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara mothers who delivered their child at a baby friendly hospital (BFHI). A cross-sectional research designwas conducted involving 74 participants at BFHI in Pahang between January to February 2021. A set of self-administered questionnaire consists of sociodemographic background, knowledge, attitude and expressed breast milk within 24 hours of delivery were distributed to participants. Most of the participants are knowledgeable about exclusive breastfeeding and had a positive attitude toward breastfeeding practice. The participants were encouraged to initiate early breastfeeding to their newborn as soon as possible after birth and continue exclusively upon discharge. With a p-value of 0.028 (p0.05) and a r value of 0.256, there is a significant link between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding. There is also a link between exclusive breastfeeding attitude and exclusive breastfeeding behavior among participants, with a p-value of 0.036 (p0.05). In conclusion, this study indicated the impact of breastfeeding education provided to pregnant women during antenatal on increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding practice in Malaysia Penerbit Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin 2022-04-30 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/98669/6/98669_Knowledge%2C%20attitude%20and%20practice%20of%20exclusive%20breastfeeding.pdf Muda, Siti Mariam and Mustapa Kamal Basha, Muzaitul Akma and Mahamad Zanudin, Nur Qurratu Ain Zahra (2022) Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI). Jurnal Islam dan Masyarakat Kontemporari, 23 (1). pp. 105-115. ISSN 1985-7667 E-ISSN 2289-6325 https://journal.unisza.edu.my/jimk/index.php/jimk/article/view/652/464 https://doi.org/10.37231/jimk.2022.23.1.233
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Muda, Siti Mariam
Mustapa Kamal Basha, Muzaitul Akma
Mahamad Zanudin, Nur Qurratu Ain Zahra
Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)
description The reduction in exclusive breastfeeding rates around the world is a cause of great concern. Implementing a baby-friendly hospital initiative programme, on the other hand, could support in the promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara mothers who delivered their child at a baby friendly hospital (BFHI). A cross-sectional research designwas conducted involving 74 participants at BFHI in Pahang between January to February 2021. A set of self-administered questionnaire consists of sociodemographic background, knowledge, attitude and expressed breast milk within 24 hours of delivery were distributed to participants. Most of the participants are knowledgeable about exclusive breastfeeding and had a positive attitude toward breastfeeding practice. The participants were encouraged to initiate early breastfeeding to their newborn as soon as possible after birth and continue exclusively upon discharge. With a p-value of 0.028 (p0.05) and a r value of 0.256, there is a significant link between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding. There is also a link between exclusive breastfeeding attitude and exclusive breastfeeding behavior among participants, with a p-value of 0.036 (p0.05). In conclusion, this study indicated the impact of breastfeeding education provided to pregnant women during antenatal on increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding practice in Malaysia
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author Muda, Siti Mariam
Mustapa Kamal Basha, Muzaitul Akma
Mahamad Zanudin, Nur Qurratu Ain Zahra
author_facet Muda, Siti Mariam
Mustapa Kamal Basha, Muzaitul Akma
Mahamad Zanudin, Nur Qurratu Ain Zahra
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title Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)
title_short Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)
title_full Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)
title_fullStr Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (BFHI)
title_sort knowledge, attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among primipara at baby friendly hospital (bfhi)
publisher Penerbit Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
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url http://irep.iium.edu.my/98669/6/98669_Knowledge%2C%20attitude%20and%20practice%20of%20exclusive%20breastfeeding.pdf
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https://journal.unisza.edu.my/jimk/index.php/jimk/article/view/652/464
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