ASSSESSMENT OF AWARENESS, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE ABOUT EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AMONG MOTHERS ATTENDING KIBOGORA HEALTH CENTER

Abstract

Breastfeeding is the process by which human breast milk is fed to a child. Breast milk may be from the breast, or may be expressed by hand or pumped and fed to the infant. The World Health Organization recommends that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby's life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants. Objectives: This study intends to assess the awareness, attitude and practice of mothers attending Kibogora HC about exclusive breastfeeding, Metodology Research design, the present is a prospective research about the assessment of awareness, attitudes, and practice of breastfeeding among mothers attending KIBOGORA health center. Methods of data collection A long the time of carrying out this research, different methods have been used: Documentary method, Interview method, Analytical method. Materials for Data Analysis and Processing: Personal computer with software like Microsoft word for text treatment, Microsoft excel and SPSS App for data analysis.