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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Complementary Feeding among Mothers of Infants in Urban and Rural Areas of Tirupati

M. Manjusha* , M. Manjusha* , A. Padmaja**

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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing 3(1):p 27-31, . | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpen.2454.9126.3117.4
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 Objective: To compare the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding complementary feeding among mothers of infants in urban and rural areas of Tirupati. Methodology: The present study was descriptive study. The data was collected from NGO colony and Karakambadi areas of Tirupati, during Feb 2016 to Mar 2016. There were 100 participants including 50 urban mothers whilst for a comparative assessment a group of 50 rural mothers were also selected to meet the purpose of the study. Subjects age range was set between 18 -39 years. The study sample comprised of infant mothers. While inclusion criteria the mothers whose infants are in the age group 6 months to 12 months, were selected as samples. Sample was selected by convenient sampling technique. The data was collected by using Structured questionnaire and information booklet was given. The data was interpreted through SPSS-20. Results: The study findings showed a significant difference between urban and rural mothers of infants in knowledge, attitude and practice regarding complementary feeding. t- value for knowledge was 7.723, attitude 4.913 and practice 0.805. p- value for knowledge and attitude was 0.00 and practice 0.424. There was significant difference in level of knowledge between urban and rural mothers of infants in association with education of mother and occupation of mother were significant at p<0.05 level. Level of attitude was significantly different in association with education of mother, occupation of mother, occupation of father, income, type of family and source of information were significant at p<0.05 level. Differences were also identified in level of practice with age, education of mother, occupation of father, income, type of family, number of children and source of information were significant at p<0.05 level. Conclusion: In conclusion, the knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers of infants regarding complementary feeding in urban areas is more than the rural areas of Tirupati. This study was successful in presenting a better understanding of the issues associated with the early and delayed introduction of solid foods to infants.

Keywords: Mothers of Infants; Complementary Feeding; Malnutrition

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