The extent of implementation of breastfeeding program on the knowledge and practice levels of primigravida and multipara mothers at selected Hospitals in Cebu City, 2012

Author: 
Dr. Wilbert Galeos Panerio and Gebre Yitayih Abyu
Abstract: 

duration and practice have declined in the Philippines since 1973, particularly among urban, better-educated and higher income groups. As more and more women move into these modern groups, breastfeeding may continue to decline, making attempts to decrease fertility more difficult. Objective: This research study aimed to focus on the extent of implementation of breastfeeding program on the knowledge and practice levels of primigravida and multipara mothers at selected hospitals in Cebu City Methods: The descriptive co relational analysis was employed among 150 primigravida and multipara mothers with a sampling technique of simple random sampling technique. Results: This study investigated that the level of knowledge had a weighted mean of 3.90, interpreted as knowledgeable and breastfeeding practices had a weighted mean of 4.0, rated often practiced. The Extent of implementation had a weighted mean of 4.1, interpreted as considerable extent. Conclusion: Based on these research findings there was an average degree of implementation of the Breastfeeding Program, so it follows that the mothers were knowledgeable and often practice breastfeeding to their infants. Extent of implementation influenced the level of knowledge of mothers as to breastfeeding.

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