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    Knowledge levels and behavior of women related to breast milk and breastfeeding
    (Bayrakol Medical Publisher, 2021) Yaka, Humeyra; Kutlu, Ruhusen; Cihan, Fatma Goksin
    Aim: Breast milk should be given alone for the first six months and after six months with supplementary food for at least two years. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and behavior of women related to breast milk and breastfeeding of 0-24 months old babies. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 401 women. Sociodemographic characteristics of mothers were questioned, a questionnaire including questions about breast milk and breast-feeding knowledge levels and behaviors was applied. Results: Infants born normally were introduced earlier to breast milk after delivery compared to infants born by cesarean section (p<0.001). Premature infants have started to take breast milk later than the infants born mature (p<0.001), and the rates of taking only breast milk in the first six months were low (p<0.001). The breastfeeding rate of working mothers was lower than housewives (p=0.036). While the normal spontaneous delivery rate was high in non-working mothers, the rate of cesarean section was higher in working mothers (p=0.021). The frequency of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months, when babies aged between 6-24 months (n=339) were evaluated, 71.1% (n=241) took only breast milk during the first six months. Fathers with higher levels of education were more positive and supportive of breastfeeding than the fathers with lower education levels (p=0.028). Discussion: In conclusion, starting breastfeeding educations from pregnancy, reducing the incidence of cesarean sections without indications, encouraging normal spontaneous delivery, and motivating and raising awareness of mothers with premature infants will positively affect breastfeeding.