KHẢO SÁT KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ, THỰC HÀNH NUÔI CON BẰNG SỮA MẸ CỦA CÁC BÀ MẸ CÓ CON DƯỚI 6 THÁNG TUỔI VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TẠI THÀNH PHỐ LONG KHÁNH, TỈNH ĐỒNG NAI NĂM 2022-2023

Abstract

Background: Breastfeeding is the natural infant feeding method that is most beneficial for the survival, growth, and development of children. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months is an effective nurturing method in reducing morbidity and mortality for infants. Objectives: Determining the current status and some factors related to knowledge, attitude and practice of breastfeeding of mothers with children under 6 months old in Long Khanh city, Dong Nai province in 2022-2023. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 449 mothers with children under 6 months old in Long Khanh city, Dong Nai province in 2022-2023. Results: The rate of mothers' correct knowledge about breastfeeding is 38.5%, correct attitude is 52.3%, correct practice is 37.2%. Some factors related to breastfeeding knowledge: place of residence, employment, ethnicity, birth method, nutrition counseling (p<0.05). Some factors related to attitudes: place of residence, ethnicity, birth method, premature birth, knowledge about breastfeeding (p<0.05). Some factors related to practice: place of residence, employment, form of birth, premature birth, knowledge and attitude (p<0.05). Conclusions: The rate of correct knowledge and practice of mothers with children under 6 months old about breastfeeding is still low. It is necessary to promote communication to improve knowledge and improve practice for mothers of children under 6 months of age about the benefits of breastfeeding.