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Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Polytechnic Journal
Inadequate knowledge or inappropriate attitude about breastfeeding may lead to undesirable consequences. This study assessed the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about breastfeeding. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women from four primary health-care centers in Erbil City/Iraqi Kurdistan from March 15, 2017, to May 15, 2017. A structured questionnaire was developed based on the evidence in the literature. A face to face interview technique was used for data collection. Overall, 61.7% of mothers had a poor level of knowledge of breastfeeding despite having a positive attitude (96.7%). There was a significant association between mothers’ …
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Polytechnic Journal
Inadequate knowledge or inappropriate attitude about breastfeeding may lead to undesirable consequences. This study assessed the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about breastfeeding. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women from four primary health-care centers in Erbil City/Iraqi Kurdistan from March 15, 2017, to May 15, 2017. A structured questionnaire was developed based on the evidence in the literature. A face to face interview technique was used for data collection. Overall, 61.7% of mothers had a poor level of knowledge of breastfeeding despite having a positive attitude (96.7%). There was a significant association between mothers’ …
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Polytechnic Journal
Inadequate knowledge or inappropriate attitude about breastfeeding may lead to undesirable consequences. This study assessed the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about breastfeeding. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women from four primary health-care centers in Erbil City/Iraqi Kurdistan from March 15, 2017, to May 15, 2017. A structured questionnaire was developed based on the evidence in the literature. A face to face interview technique was used for data collection. Overall, 61.7% of mothers had a poor level of knowledge of breastfeeding despite having a positive attitude (96.7%). There was a significant association between mothers’ …
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pregnant Women Regarding Breastfeeding, Hamdia M. Ahmed, Safyia Sabri Piro
Polytechnic Journal
Inadequate knowledge or inappropriate attitude about breastfeeding may lead to undesirable consequences. This study assessed the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about breastfeeding. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 pregnant women from four primary health-care centers in Erbil City/Iraqi Kurdistan from March 15, 2017, to May 15, 2017. A structured questionnaire was developed based on the evidence in the literature. A face to face interview technique was used for data collection. Overall, 61.7% of mothers had a poor level of knowledge of breastfeeding despite having a positive attitude (96.7%). There was a significant association between mothers’ …
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Polytechnic Journal
A lot of pregnant women experience some common discomforts during their pregnancy which may occur due to hormonal, anatomical, and metabolic changes. Although common discomforts may make the pregnant woman feel ill, pregnancy is a normal physiologic process. The common discomforts include backache, leg cramps, constipation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, sleep disturbance, heartburn, and increased urinary frequency. To assess the pregnant knowledge of minor discomforts happening during pregnancy, it is planned to conduct the present study. A descriptive study design was carried out from December 2017 to June 2018, using non-probability convenience sampling technique for the selection of 150 mothers …
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Polytechnic Journal
A lot of pregnant women experience some common discomforts during their pregnancy which may occur due to hormonal, anatomical, and metabolic changes. Although common discomforts may make the pregnant woman feel ill, pregnancy is a normal physiologic process. The common discomforts include backache, leg cramps, constipation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, sleep disturbance, heartburn, and increased urinary frequency. To assess the pregnant knowledge of minor discomforts happening during pregnancy, it is planned to conduct the present study. A descriptive study design was carried out from December 2017 to June 2018, using non-probability convenience sampling technique for the selection of 150 mothers …
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Polytechnic Journal
A lot of pregnant women experience some common discomforts during their pregnancy which may occur due to hormonal, anatomical, and metabolic changes. Although common discomforts may make the pregnant woman feel ill, pregnancy is a normal physiologic process. The common discomforts include backache, leg cramps, constipation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, sleep disturbance, heartburn, and increased urinary frequency. To assess the pregnant knowledge of minor discomforts happening during pregnancy, it is planned to conduct the present study. A descriptive study design was carried out from December 2017 to June 2018, using non-probability convenience sampling technique for the selection of 150 mothers …
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Knowledge Of Minor Discomforts During Pregnancy Among Pregnant Women Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Haroon M. Khalil, Kareem J. Hamad
Polytechnic Journal
A lot of pregnant women experience some common discomforts during their pregnancy which may occur due to hormonal, anatomical, and metabolic changes. Although common discomforts may make the pregnant woman feel ill, pregnancy is a normal physiologic process. The common discomforts include backache, leg cramps, constipation, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, sleep disturbance, heartburn, and increased urinary frequency. To assess the pregnant knowledge of minor discomforts happening during pregnancy, it is planned to conduct the present study. A descriptive study design was carried out from December 2017 to June 2018, using non-probability convenience sampling technique for the selection of 150 mothers …
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Polytechnic Journal
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common and serious conditions requiring medical attention. Early discharge of neonates before the onset of jaundice would reduce access to treatments and mothers act critical role in managing condition. Therefore, this study set out to assess the mothers’ knowledge of neonatal jaundice. A descriptive study was conducted from January to May 2018, using random sample of 100 mothers attended maternal and pediatric hospital in Soran city during antenatal visit. Data were collected through the use of a specially designed questionnaire for the purpose of the study. The finding of the study shows that …
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Polytechnic Journal
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common and serious conditions requiring medical attention. Early discharge of neonates before the onset of jaundice would reduce access to treatments and mothers act critical role in managing condition. Therefore, this study set out to assess the mothers’ knowledge of neonatal jaundice. A descriptive study was conducted from January to May 2018, using random sample of 100 mothers attended maternal and pediatric hospital in Soran city during antenatal visit. Data were collected through the use of a specially designed questionnaire for the purpose of the study. The finding of the study shows that …
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Polytechnic Journal
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common and serious conditions requiring medical attention. Early discharge of neonates before the onset of jaundice would reduce access to treatments and mothers act critical role in managing condition. Therefore, this study set out to assess the mothers’ knowledge of neonatal jaundice. A descriptive study was conducted from January to May 2018, using random sample of 100 mothers attended maternal and pediatric hospital in Soran city during antenatal visit. Data were collected through the use of a specially designed questionnaire for the purpose of the study. The finding of the study shows that …
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Assessment Of Knowledge Of Neonatal Jaundice Among Mothers Attending Maternal And Pediatric Hospital In Soran City, Kareem Jamal Hamad, Haroon Muhammad Khalil
Polytechnic Journal
Neonatal jaundice is one of the most common and serious conditions requiring medical attention. Early discharge of neonates before the onset of jaundice would reduce access to treatments and mothers act critical role in managing condition. Therefore, this study set out to assess the mothers’ knowledge of neonatal jaundice. A descriptive study was conducted from January to May 2018, using random sample of 100 mothers attended maternal and pediatric hospital in Soran city during antenatal visit. Data were collected through the use of a specially designed questionnaire for the purpose of the study. The finding of the study shows that …