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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’ …
Maternal Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices About Traditional Food Feeding With Stunting And Wasting Of Toddlers In Farmer Families, Betty Yosephin Simanjuntak, Miratul Haya, Desri Suryani, Ali Khomsan, Che An Ahmad
Maternal Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices About Traditional Food Feeding With Stunting And Wasting Of Toddlers In Farmer Families, Betty Yosephin Simanjuntak, Miratul Haya, Desri Suryani, Ali Khomsan, Che An Ahmad
Kesmas
Traditional foods are foods consumed by a certain ethnic group in a specific region. The habit of consuming traditional foods is usually inherited by the family members, including toddlers, of a respective generation. The study aimed to determine relationship of maternal knowledge, attitude, and practices in traditional food feeding with stunting and wasting of toddlers in the farmer families of the Central Bengkulu District. This study employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of mothers with children aged 12–59 months. The sample included a total of 115 farmer families. Data on nutritional knowledge, attitude, practices about traditional food, sex of …
Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, And Health Beliefs Of Pregnant Women About Urinary Tract Infection And Its Associated Risk Factors: A Local Filipino Community Experience, Annalyn Navarro, Raphael Enrique Tiongco, Reynaldo Bundalian Jr.
Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, And Health Beliefs Of Pregnant Women About Urinary Tract Infection And Its Associated Risk Factors: A Local Filipino Community Experience, Annalyn Navarro, Raphael Enrique Tiongco, Reynaldo Bundalian Jr.
Kesmas
Urinary tract infection (UTI) during pregnancy is assumed to be associated with increased maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality; hence, a proper assessment of knowledge and practices is crucial to formulate preventive strategies to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby. The study determined the knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP), and the beliefs of pregnant women about UTI based on the Health Belief Model. A survey questionnaire was used to gather data from pregnant women with and without UTI. The association of the pregnant women’s sociodemographic characteristics with their KAP and health beliefs was determined using Pearson’s chi-square …
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 …
Knowledge And Practice In Household Waste Management, Agnes Fitria Widiyanto, Suratman Suratman, Nisrina Alifah, Tri Murniati, Oktafiani Catur Pratiwi
Knowledge And Practice In Household Waste Management, Agnes Fitria Widiyanto, Suratman Suratman, Nisrina Alifah, Tri Murniati, Oktafiani Catur Pratiwi
Kesmas
Declining environmental quality is one of population caused by household consumption behavior. Some of the highest contaminant contributions are domestic waste, waste, and company waste. Waste contamination will lead to dead fish, decreased water quality and disease transmission. Community approach can be done to solve the waste problem, especially at the household level. This study uses quantitative methods to analyze the effect of intervention and waste management training on changes in household waste management knowledge and practices. This type of research uses quasi experiment with one group of pre and post test design. The results showed that there was an …