Conhecimento sobre aleitamento materno exclusivo comnutrizes inseridas na estratégia de saúde da família (ESF) da área urbana do munícipio de Campo do Brito/SE

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of nursing mothers on exclusive breastfeeding. 38 nursing mothers were interviewed inserted in three teams of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) from the urban area of the municipality Field Brito, SE. The sample was characterized by whether women aged between 16-40 years. Most of them married 71% and 53% had primary education. According to the survey, 97.4% received information about breastfeeding during prenatal, among those who received such guidance 68.5% were guided by a nurse. As for the duration of exclusive breastfeeding most interviewees had knowledge 97.4% said that the ideal is six months. However it was noticed that 65.8% of respondents make use of mixed breastfeeding and claimed as a reason "not enough milk". It is concluded that most women were of knowledge about breastfeeding, about the age recommended by the WHO exclusive breastfeeding (six months). However, this information was not enough for the successful practice of proper breastfeeding. For the breastfeeding process as a whole to happen successfully, many issues must be improved. Thereby providing a contribution to the significant reduction in rates of infant mortality and morbidity.