AWARENESS AND ATTITUDES ABOUT BREAST FEEDING IN WORKING WOMEN OF DHQ HOSPITAL FAISALABAD

Abstract

Objective: This research was carried out to find out the awareness and attitudes about breast feeding among mothers at DHQ Hospital FSD. My aim for this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of mothers towards breast feeding and the obstacles that deprive mother from giving breast feeding. Almost all mothers think that breast feeding has only benefits for the baby, while in fact there are also benefits for them. Introduction: Breast milk is the blessing of ALLAH for not only infant but also for mothers. Breast feeding gives satisfaction to mothers and feed to infant. In the new era fashion changes the priority of mothers and also mothers attract to give milk powder to infants other than the breast milk. Breast feeding is essential for infants to grow smoothly. Setting: At the DHQ Hospital FSD, mothers are working in different fields like doctors, nurses, midwives etc. Mostly working women feel uncomfortable to feed infant at working place. The day care center facility is also available to working women. We want to access the attitudes and awareness among them. Method: Questionnaire was designed for this research purpose and filled by the respondents. For result evaluation purpose SPSS software is used and result is shown in the form of graphs. Result: Our result showed that mostly women have knowledge about the benefits of the breast feeding and planned prior to delivery of infant. The working women at DHQ Hospital FSD have positive attitude about breast feeding.