Abstract

G. Hadgu, G. Gebreegziabher, T. Desawi, A. Ashebr, G. Zeberhe, G.Tesfalew, G. Tirhas and S. Almaz

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Appropriate feeding practice is important for the survival, growth, development and health of infant and young children. However exclusive breast feeding remains a challenge because of lack of in depth knowledge of mothers. Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice towards exclusive breast feeding among mothers who have children less than 2 years in Shire Endaslassie town. Methods: A cross sectional study design and simple random sampling technique was used. From a total of 576 mothers who had children less than 2 years 253 were studied. Structured pre tested questionnaires as well as in depth interview were used for the collection of data, on socio demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and practice. Result: This finding indicates that most of the mothers were knew & practiced EBF when to start exclusive breast feeding, colostrums feeding and also the frequency of breast feeding. Conclusion and recommendation: Strong efforts should be made by primary health team maintain the positivity but some measures should be taken to address remain gap on KAP on EBF.