A STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LACTATION PROBLEMS AMONG POST NATAL MOTHERS DURING EARLY POST PARTUM PERIOD IN SELECTED HOSPITALS AT KOLLAM

Alfy Laurel Amalan*, Ann Marria T. T., Jasmy Joseph, Riya Elezabeth Skariya, Shanon C. Biju and
Nisha John

ABSTRACT

The research project undertaken was “A study to assess the knowledge regarding lactation problems among postnatal mothers during early postpartum period in selected hospitals at Kollam.” The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding lactation problems among postnatal mothers during early postpartum period in selected hospitals and to find out the association between knowledge regarding the lactation problems and demographic variables. Non experimental research design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted among 60 postnatal mothers in selected hospitals at Kollam. In order to assess the knowledge of postnatal mothers, a non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. The tool used for the data collection consisted of demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire. Basic introduction of the study was given to the subjects. The analysis of the data was based on the objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the present study revealed that 33.33% postnatal mothers had adequate knowledge regarding lactation problems,61.66% had moderate knowledge, 5% had inadequate knowledge. Based on the finding the investigator have drawn implication which were of vital concerns in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration, nursing pattern and nursing education for future development.

Keywords: Assess, Knowledge, Structured Knowledge questionnaire, Lactation problems, Early postpartum period, Postnatal mothers.