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• TITLE: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding in the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

  AUTHORS: Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin, Eouani Max Lévy Eméry, Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly, Mahoungou Tsibozi Frédine, Itoua Clautaire, Mokoko Jules César, Iloki Léon Hervé

  KEYWORDS: Breastfeeding, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Brazzaville

  JOURNAL NAME: Health, Vol.12 No.2, February 25, 2020

  ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyze the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers about breastfeeding at the Brazzaville University Hospital Center. Population and Methods: Analytical KAP study, conducted from February 1 to May 31, 2019, including exclusively manner mothers who have started breastfeeding for at least 4 months and at most 24 months in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The study variables were related to socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes and practices. Results: One hundred and forty mothers were questioned. They were of a median age of 30, multiparous (61.5%), in a couple (78.6%), with gainful activity (47.9%). They had enough knowledge (87.1%) but harmful in 26.5% of cases, adapted attitudes (95%) with answers of different certainties, and bad practices (60%). Knowledge did not influence attitudes (p > 0.2). Knowledge and attitudes influenced practices (p Conclusion: An educational strategy on mothers’ knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding would help improve their breastfeeding practices.