The Korean Journal of Community Living Science (한국지역사회생활과학회지)

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A Study on the Experience of Breastfeeding Education for Women with Children 24 Months of Age and Younger

24개월 이하의 자녀를 가진 여성의 모유수유 교육 경험에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Ji-Eun (Department of Home Economics Education, Dongguk University) ;
  • Park, Dong-Yean (Department of Home Economics Education, Dongguk University)
  • 김지은 (동국대학교 사범교육대학 가정교육과) ;
  • 박동연 (동국대학교 사범교육대학 가정교육과)
  • Received : 2012.11.22
  • Accepted : 2012.12.13
  • Published : 2012.12.30
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Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate and improve experiences regarding breastfeeding education. Questionnaires were distributed to 185 women with children 24 months of age and younger. The period of breastfeeding was about 7.2 months and showed significant differences (p<0.01) according to women's age. About 56% of the respondents participated in breastfeeding education. Women with 3 or more children showed the highest rates of participation compared to the women in other groups(p<0.05). The reason for nonparticipation showed significant differences (p<0.05) according to women's occupation. The biggest reason for nonparticipation was 'lack of time' for housewives and 'no information' for working women. The subjects of education were benefits(20%) and techniques(19%) of breastfeeding, breast care before and after delivery(15%), nutrition care for breastfeeding mothers(11%), etc. The teaching method used most frequently was lecturing(32%). Around 81% of women were not satisfied with their breastfeeding education. The most useful subject was breastfeeding techniques(59%). Thirty percent of women pointed out that 'assessing mother's milk quantity' was the subject which women wanted to learn but were not taught enough about. Around 76% of women wanted more education and preferred personalized education such as home visitation(35%) and personal counselling(27%). Desired education methods showed significant differences(p<0.05) according to women's occupations. 'Home visitation' was the most preferred method for housewives and 'personal counselling' for working women. These results showed breastfeeding education was not helpful for practical life. Therefore, breastfeeding education should reflect women's individual needs to heighten its effectiveness.

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