Knowledge,practice and attitudes towards breastfeeding among mothers of infants with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) |
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| Institution: | 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India;2. College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India;1. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom;2. Newcastle University, United Kingdom;3. City, University of London, United Kingdom;1. Institute of General Practice and Public Health, Provincial College for Health Professions Claudiana, Via Lorenz-Böhler 13, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;2. Free University of Bozen/Bolzano, Piazza Università, 1, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;1. Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Neonatal Unit, Guernsey;2. The Townsville Hospital, Neonatal Unit, Townsville, Queensland, Australia;3. James Cook University, Townsv ille, Queensland, Australia;1. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran, Iran;2. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, School of Statistics, Tehran, Iran;1. Specialty Clinical Nurse, Wellington NICU, NZ, New Zealand;2. PG Cert in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing and Plunket Nurse, New Zealand;3. Master of Professional Practice - Leadership, WelTec & Whitireia, NZ, New Zealand;4. MA Therapeutic Child Care, University of Reading, UK;5. Master of Nursing Science, Massey University, NZ, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundBreastfeeding has several benefits for both the infants and mothers. This study assessed breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among mothers of infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among mothers of infants with ROP visiting the ROP clinic in a selected tertiary care centre. A total of 100 mothers were selected through the convenience sampling method and interviewed using a structured questionnaire.ResultA significant number of mothers had average to poor knowledge (81%) with a mean score of 8.32 ± 2.7. More than half of the mothers had poor practices related to breastfeeding with a mean score of 7.6 ± 2.4. The attitudes of the mothers towards breastfeeding was either neutral or positive towards formula feeding.ConclusionThe KAPs of mothers regarding breastfeeding were inadequate. Intervention measures are recommended for promoting breastfeeding practices among the mothers of infants with ROP. |
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| Keywords: | Breastfeeding Knowledge Attitude Practices Retinopathy of prematurity |
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