To assess the impact of various modes of postnatal breastfeeding education in promoting breastfeeding practices

Venkatesh Periasami; Vinodh Muthu; Ezhil Vaanija Sakkarai; Aravind Malayappan Ayyavoo; Ganesh Jayachandan

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20171713

Authors

Venkatesh Periasami Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Vinodh Muthu Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Ezhil Vaanija Sakkarai Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Aravind Malayappan Ayyavoo Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Ganesh Jayachandan Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Social Paediatrics, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20171713

Keywords:

Breastfeeding, Education, Neonate, Postnatal counselling

Abstract

Background: Breast milk is the best nutrient a mother can provide her baby. WHO recommends exclusively breastfeeding up to 6 months of life.The objective of the study was to study the impact of postnatal breastfeeding education in promoting breastfeeding practices and to identify the effective mode of education.

Methods: This is a RCT study conducted in Government RSRM lying-in hospital between Dec 2015 and May 2016.300 women who delivered live, term, healthy, AGA babies were divided randomly in to 3 study groups. Participants in group A were counselled about breastfeeding orally. Those in group B received written information and oral counselling. Group C members were shown an educational video apart from oral and written information. They were assessed on 15th day, 45th day, 3.5 months and 6 months using a simple questionnaire.

Results: Analysis showed that during the 1st visit, there was no statistical difference between groups. However, during the last visit there was significant statistical difference between groups with a p value of 0.004.

Conclusions: Audio-visual aid helps in better breastfeeding practices. Literacy status has no role in promoting breastfeeding practices.

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