Assessment of maternity knowledge and evaluation of obstacles to successful breastfeeding
Scindeks Assistant SCIndeks Assistant: Journal Management System
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Savić N, Milošević M, Mladenović M, Jokić Z, Anđelić S. Assessment of maternity knowledge and evaluation of obstacles to successful breastfeeding. Halo 194 [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 13 [cited 2026 Jul. 12];27(2):58-62. Available from: https://asistent.ceon.rs/index.php/halo/article/view/32452

Abstract

Introduction: A healthy diet is a prerequisite for a child's health. Aim: To examine the knowledge of mothers about the importance of breastfeeding, to evaluate obstacles to successful breastfeeding. Methods: The first part of the research is designed as a cross-sectional study. A questionnaire for mothers was constructed to assess their level of awareness of the importance of breastfeeding, the second part of the research includes a telephone survey, regarding the presence of obstacles to successful breastfeeding. Results: Descriptive statistics methods were used in the analysis. The largest number of women are aged between 21 and 25 (57%), 88% of children at birth received a grade of 9, 78% of women started breastfeeding the next day. After 7 days of discharge from the hospital, 7% of women did not breastfeed. Conclusion: The results of the research indicate the need for a greater degree of education of mothers about breastfeeding.

Keywords

Breastfeeding
natural nutrition
nutrition
infant
DOI: 10.5937/halo27-32452
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