Nivel de conocimiento sobre lactancia materna en mujeres en periodo de lactancia

Abstract

Introduction: Breastfeeding represents one of the main benefits for the newborn, the mother, and society, with the crucial need for education and support from the healthcare system to promote its practice. Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about breastfeeding among women in the lactation period. Material and Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, using convenience sampling of 60 women in the lactation period. Among them, 30 were users of daycare facilities, and 30 were users of lactation rooms, with an age range of 21-42 years old. The COLM questionnaire was administered via Google Forms®. The level of knowledge about breastfeeding was evaluated using the following scale: sufficient (6-8), insufficient (5-3), and deficient (≤2). Results: The mean age was 29.10 years old, with an average knowledge level of 6.32 points. Married women with a bachelor's degree and actively employed predominated in both groups, lactation room users (60%) and daycare facilities users (76.7%), the knowledge level was sufficient. A significant association was found between the knowledge level, origin, and educational background. Conclusion: More than half of the participants demonstrated sufficient knowledge about breastfeeding, highlighting the reliance on internet resources and information provided by healthcare professionals.