KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF MOTHERS LIVING IN MALATYA PROVINCE ABOUT BREASTFEEDING THEIR BABIES

Gunes G., Ayhan G. O., Mete B., AYLAZ R.

NOBEL MEDICUS, vol.16, no.3, pp.5-12, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Journal Name: NOBEL MEDICUS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.5-12
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Breastfeeding is the most appropriate way for healthy growth of infants. Breastfeeding is the simplest, rational and economic step that can be taken for a healthy life. The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting breastfeeding behavior of breastfeeding mothers and their knowledge about breastfeeding.