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Exclusive breastfeeding and quality of life among postpartum womenOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Evidence of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding as the cornerstone of child and maternal health continues to increase . Recent researches assured that exclusive breastfeeding effect on different aspects of women,s quality of life. Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of exclusive breastfeeding on the quality of life among primiparous women. Subject and Methods: Descriptive design was used. A purposive sample of 250 women recruited in this study, which was conducted at outpatient clinics at Elhamoul General Hospital and Kafr Elshiekh General Hospital. Two tools of data collection were used including; structured interviewing questionnaire sheet and quality of life assessment tool. Results: The current study revealed that, the majority of primiparous women had satisfactory knowledge regarding exclusive breastfeeding, had positive attitude regarding exclusive breastfeeding and more than two thirds of primiparous women have good quality of life regarding exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding affected different aspects of primiparous women quality of life. Recommendations: Designing and implementing strategies for maternal care during the antenatal and postnatal periods regarding exclusive breastfeeding. Further researches are still needed to identify the effect of exclusive breastfeeding during postpartum period on other maternal-child health issues.