%0 Journal Article
%T The Knowledge and Experiences of Fourth-Year Undergraduate Nursing Students on Breastfeeding During Their Education
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%A G¨¹lten Ko£¿
%A Kafiye ERO£¿LU
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%D 2018
%X Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge and practices of fourth-year undergraduate students studying at four nursing schools on breastfeeding. Material and Methods: The population of this descriptive study consisted of 261 students studying at four nursing schools. A total of 90.8% of the eligible population was reached. The data were collected via face-to-face interview method through a questionnaire developed by researchers. Results: The mean knowledge score of the students was 38.8¡À3.5 (total 50 points). The mean scores on the sub-dimensions were as follows: 9.8¡À2.1 in the content of breast milk and breastfeeding, 9.2¡À2.7 in the effective breastfeeding behavior, 4.4¡À0.9 in the benefits of breast milk, 6.0¡À1.1 in the physiology of lactation, and 4.2¡À1.3 in breast care. Whereas 97.5% of the students had provided lactation consultation at least once during their education, 72.2% of them had provided breast care. The students found the consultation and breast care they had provided sufficient by 97% and 96.5% respectively. It was found that there was a significant difference between groups in terms of mean knowledge scores according to the education model of the school and the number of consultancy (p<0.05). Conclusions: The study findings show that the schools in which the study was conducted have a curriculum that ensures a commendable theoretical and practical educational process for breastfeeding
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%U http://dergipark.org.tr/hunhemsire/issue/37313/454369