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Breast Milk and Breastfeeding Knowledge among Reproductive-Age Women at a Family Health Center [anatol j fm]
anatol j fm. 2023; 6(3): 135-139 | DOI: 10.5505/anatoljfm.2023.50023

Breast Milk and Breastfeeding Knowledge among Reproductive-Age Women at a Family Health Center

Faize Kamiş1, Ali Ozdemir2, Berrin Telatar3
1Ataşehir Family Health Center, Family Physician, Istanbul, Türkiye
2Department of Internal Medicine, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Suam, Istanbul, Türkiye
3Department of Family Medicine, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Suam, Istanbul, Türkiye

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of breast milk and breastfeeding, along with the associated factors, among reproductive-age women attending a family medicine unit.
METHODS: Conducted in Ataşehir, Istanbul, from April to January 2020, this cross-sectional study included women aged 18-49 registered at the unit. Participants completed a demographic information questionnaire and a 30-question survey on breastfeeding knowledge, using a 3-point Likert scale.
RESULTS: The study comprised 205 female participants, with the mean age of 33.7±8.65 years. The overall knowledge score was 71.8±17.1, with the highest score in the category of adequate breastfeeding duration (90.4±22.0). The breast milk general knowledge level score was lower in those with ≤ 8 years of education compared to those with 9-12 years and >12 years (64.8±16.9 for ≤ 8 years, 74.5±14.5 for 9-12 years, 74.3±17.6 for >12 years, p=0.001). Additionally, while the score was 74.2±17.3 for employed women, it was 68.8±16.5 for unemployed women (p=0.012).
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: While knowledge about the benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding for babies is high, gaps exist in understanding the benefits for mothers and in correct breastfeeding techniques.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, breast milk, health knowledge, attitudes, practice.

Corresponding Author: Faize Kamiş, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
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