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Maternal satisfaction on breastfeeding among paediatric outpatient mothers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Breast milk is the optimal food for infants and hence early initiation of breastfeeding is crucial for successful breastfeeding. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the maternal satisfaction on breastfeeding among 150 mothers at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Chennai, using a descriptive research design and convenience sampling. Participants included mothers who exclusively breastfed their infants and were willing to participate and assessed using the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale. The majority of mothers were aged 26-30 years (56%), housewives (70%) and from nuclear families (50.7%); 66.5% showed a high level of satisfaction with breastfeeding. It should be noted that nurse educators play a vital role in promoting breastfeeding by educating mothers on its benefits for both the infant's development and the mother's well-being.

Source: Bioinformation

DOI: 10.6026/973206300210910

Authors: Vijayasamundeeswari P, Nalini S, Sarasapharina GJ, Sujatha N. S

Institution: Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410920626

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