Conocimientos, actitudes y practicas sobre destete en las madres que acuden al Centro de Salud Carlos Elizalde. Cuenca, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to analyze and identify the level of knowledge, attitudes, habits, and practices exhibited by those mothers capable of achieving weaning in their children lower 2 years old. “Based on previous studies related to this particular subject, there have been numerous practices in existence implemented by mothers choosing to wean their children from breastfeeding. Techniques have included gradual and abrupt methods for weaning their children, with some results that can ultimately impact the growth and development in their children”.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and weaning practices demonstrated by those mothers currently visiting Health Center Carlos Elizalde in the children lower 2 year old. Cuenca, 2015.

METHODOLOGY This investigation will be quantitative in nature and will incorporate exploratory research, simply descriptive analysis, and universal applications. The sampling method will focus on 600 mothers who have received services from the Carlos Elizalde Health Center over the past three months. Out of this large group a sample size of 86 mothers will be selected as the focus of the study and will be administered a technical questionnaire consisting of a total of 21 questions. Their responses to the questionnaire will be analyzed and properly documented utilizing Microsoft Office Excel and an additional program called SPSS version 21. The results will be presented by applying relevant statistical analysis in order to determine whether or not they’re to be considered statistically significant. Additionally, graphs and diagrams will aid in the different variables. USES OF THE STUDY The results of this research will be made available to the Carlos Elizalde Health Center and distributed to their Nutrition and Pediatrics department