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A descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding weaning among mothers of children between 6 months to 2 years at Nahauna, Sasaram
The origins of the word ‘weaning' are traceable to the Anglo-Saxon expression “wenian” meaning “to become accustomed to something different” [1]. It is safe and clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses. Breast milk provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child's nutritional needs during the second half of the first year and up to one-third during the second year of life [2]. OBJECTIVES:-1.To assess the knowledge regarding weaning among mother of children aged between 6 months to 2 years, at nahauna Sasaram. 2.To assess the practices regarding weaning among mothers of children aged between 6 months to 2 years, at nahauna Sasaram. 3.To find the correlation of socio-demographic profile with knowledge and practices regarding weaning among mother of children aged between 6 months to 2 years, at nahauna Sasaram . METHODOLOGY:-The present study was a descriptive community-based research design among the mothers of children age between 6 months to 2 years. The sample size consists of 50 were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The researcher was collect the data by using selfstructured questionnaire to assess the knowledge and practice of the study participants. After that the data collection the researcher using inferential (chi-square) and descriptive (frequency, percentage) statistical for data analysis and interpretation. RESULTS:- The demographic result shows that the Majority 2% (1) Participants their knowledge level is below average, 68% (34) participants their knowledge level is average and 30% (15) participants are above average and in another hand majority 12% (6) Participants their Practice level is below average, 78% (39) participants their knowledge level is average and 10% (5) participants are above average. The significance of the knowledge and practice at the 0.05 level of significant.
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"A descriptive study to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding weaning among mothers of children between 6 months to 2 years at Nahauna, Sasaram", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no.424 - 479, May-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2305067.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2305067
Registration ID:206165
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 5, May-2023
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Page No: 424 - 479
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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