Examinando por Autor "Arcentales Verdugo, Jessica Pilar"
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Ítem Acceso Abierto Nivel de conocimiento sobre lactancia materna exclusiva en madres de lactantes hospitalizados, en el Hospital Pediátrico Baca Ortiz, noviembre 2023(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Arcentales Verdugo, Jessica Pilar; Alomia Castro, Paúl Esteban; 0302833314Exclusive breastfeeding involves feeding the infant only with breast milk, without adding other liquids or solids, except for rehydrating solutions or medications, from birth to the first six months of life. Breast milk benefits both the infant and the mother with nutrients that promote development and growth. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding in mothers of hospitalized infants at Baca Ortiz Pediatric Hospital, November 2023. Design: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative. Instrument: A questionnaire with 15 questions comprising multiple-choice answers, according to the Likert scale from "Totally Agree" to "Totally Disagree." Population and sample: Surveys were applied to 102 mothers of hospitalized infants at Baca Ortiz Pediatric Hospital in November 2023. Results: 10.7% have a low level, 56.8% have a medium level, and 32.3% have a high level of knowledge. Most mothers are aged 20-30, homemakers, completed secondary education, live in urban areas, and have two children. Conclusion: The level of knowledge is low, and it is recommended that the hospital establish policies to promote exclusive breastfeeding in mothers of hospitalized infants.