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Rinu Abraham, Ann Mary Sabu, Manu Philip, Laya Elsa Jacob
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10.52711/jnmr.2025.29 
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Rinu Abraham1, Ann Mary Sabu2, Manu Philip2, Laya Elsa Jacob2
1Assistant Professor, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
2Final year B. Sc Nursing students, MOSC College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.
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Volume - 4,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
A descriptive-analytical study was undertaken to assess the breastfeeding problems and factors leading to early weaning during the exclusive breastfeeding period among mothers in a tertiary care center in Ernakulam district, Kerala. The objectives of the study were to estimate the proportion of breastfeeding problems of the mothers, identify the causes of early weaning, and determine the association between breastfeeding problems and the status of early weaning. The findings showed that the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among the study subjects was 61.3 %. Nearly 43 % of the mothers reported breastfeeding problems. 38.7 % of the mothers started early weaning during exclusive breastfeeding. It is concluded that efforts are to be taken to identify the breastfeeding problems of mothers and counsel them regarding the advantages of exclusive breastfeeding as to facilitate a positive attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding.
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Rinu Abraham, Ann Mary Sabu, Manu Philip, Laya Elsa Jacob. Breastfeeding Problems during Exclusive Breastfeeding Period and Factors Leading to Early Weaning Among Mothers of Infants. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(4):130-2. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.29
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Rinu Abraham, Ann Mary Sabu, Manu Philip, Laya Elsa Jacob. Breastfeeding Problems during Exclusive Breastfeeding Period and Factors Leading to Early Weaning Among Mothers of Infants. A and V Pub Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2025;4(4):130-2. doi: 10.52711/jnmr.2025.29 Available on: https://jnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-4-4-5
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