Nivel de conocimiento sobre lactancia materna exclusiva en madres de lactantes menores ingresadas en el área de hospitalización materno infantil del Hospital Teodoro Maldonado Carbo año 2020-2021.

Abstract

Exclusive Breastfeeding consists of the infant receiving only breast milk without any other solid or liquid food except for rehydration solutions. It contains all the nutrients to promote growth and development, increasing defenses to fight diseases. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding in mothers of underage infants admitted to the maternal and child hospitalization area of the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital for the year 2020-2021. Design: Descriptive, quantitative, According to Time: Prospective According to nature: Cross-Sectional Technique: Surveys and direct observation Instrument: Questionnaire with multiple answers. Population and sample: Mothers of young infants admitted to the maternal and child hospitalization area of the Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital, of which a total of 48 mothers were willing to participate. Results: 45.84% of mothers have a low level of knowledge, 33.33% have a medium level and only 20.83% have a high level of knowledge. The topic with the least knowledge was the stages of breast milk with 81% incorrect answers. The sociodemographic characteristics of the mothers are mainly in the ages of 24 to 30 years, of medium socioeconomic level, from the urban area, the highest percentage works, they are single and have completed high school. Conclusion: The level of knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding is scarce in the surveyed mothers, for this reason it is necessary to establish policies in the hospital to help fill the gaps on this issue.