author(s)
Rajeshvari Nimbargi, Chinti Huligemma, E Megha, Hema Savanuru and Utalbasha Dhandargi

abstract

This descriptive study aims to assess the knowledge of primigravida mothers regarding exclusive breast feeding. Exclusive breast feeding is good for the growth and development of infants. It is the best food and gives all the nutrients for healthy development for newborn and infants ^[1]. World health organization recommends exclusive breast feeding for the first six months for newborn. But the prevalence of exclusive breast feeding is very low in india ^[1]. According to National family health survey data. The prevalence of exclusive breast feeding in india for infants under six month is around 55% with a trend of increasing 46% in 2005-06. In Karnataka is relatively low ^[2]. With studies showing a prevalence of 22.9% based on the National family health survey. Significantly below the national average. The study is designed to measure the of primigravida postpartum women regarding exclusive breast feeding ^[2].

Materials and Methods: A descriptive research approach non-expermental research design was used. In the present study to assess the knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding among primigravida mothers in Bagalkot. A study was conducted in shrusti maternity hospital and shirur maternity hospitals of Bagalkot. Researcher has selected 100 primigravida mothers with simple random technique. Data was gathering by interview method with the use of structured knowledge questioners. Data obtained was analyzed by using descriptive inflectional statistics.

Result: That reveled 1% of mothers had excellent knowledge following this 26%, 32%, 14% and 7%. Mother had good knowledge respectively. In the 100 participants some are excellent have the knowledge (21%), and some are Good have the knowledge (26%), and some are Average have the knowledge (32%), and some Poor have the knowledge (14%), Very poor have the knowledge (7%),

Conclusion: Exclusive breast feeding is very important for infants. A large proportion of primegravida mothers lacked adequate knowledge concerning exclusive breastfeeding, with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding for six months still being uncommon in India. Exclusive breastfeeding counseling to all Primigravid mothers Facilitates better understanding of exclusive breastfeeding.