Knowledge and attitude of primigravida mothers on colostrums feeding

Abstract

Introduction: The mammary glands release colostrum, the first type of breast milk, after giving birth. It is rich in nutrients, antibodies, and antioxidants that help a newborn baby's immune system develop. After your baby is born, it transforms into breast milk within two to four days. Colostrum is thicker and too much yellow than traditional breast milk. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding colostrum feeding among primigravida mothers with a view to develop an information booklet at GGSMC & Hospital, District Faridkot, Punjab. Material and Method: Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was used in this study. 100 primigravida mothers were selected through convenient sampling technique. Tool: Data collection was done by using tool that consists of Socio demographic sheet, Self structured interview schedule to assess knowledge and Likert scale to assess attitude. Result: The study reveals that 45% primigravida mothers have Poor knowledge, 45% primigravida mothers have Good knowledge and 10% primigravida mothers have Excellent knowledge regarding colostrum feeding and 6% primigravida mothers have positive attitude and 94% primigravida mothers have negative attitude regarding colostrum feeding. There was no association between knowledge and attitude regarding colostrum feeding among primigravida mothers (P=0.145). Conclusion: This study shows that half of mothers have good knowledge and half of mothers have poor knowledge regarding colostrum feeding and majority of primigravida mothers have negative attitude regarding colostrum feeding. There was no association between knowledge and attitude regarding colostrum feeding among primigravida mothers (P=0.145).