Conocimiento y técnicas de lactancia materna en madres adolescentes del Área de Ginecología del Hospital San Luis de Otavalo
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2024
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PUCE - Ibarra
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La leche materna es el primer alimento, fundamental para la garantía de la buena salud y crecimiento de los niños porque aporta toda la energía y los nutrientes que necesitan en sus primeros meses de vida; cubre más de la mitad de sus necesidades nutricionales durante el primer año de vida y hasta un tercio durante el segundo año, por ello el presente estudio es crucial para promover la salud materno-infantil. La lactancia materna es un pilar fundamental para la salud y el crecimiento infantil, proporcionando todos los nutrientes necesarios durante los primeros años de vida. Este estudio se enfoca en evaluar el conocimiento y las técnicas de lactancia materna en madres adolescentes primíparas del Área de Ginecología del Hospital San Luis de Otavalo, durante el periodo de octubre de 2023 a febrero de 2024. Se llevó a cabo un estudio descriptivo con un enfoque cuantitativo, donde participaron diecisiete madres adolescentes hospitalizadas en el servicio de ginecología. A través de una encuesta de 16 preguntas, se evaluaron las características sociodemográficas y los conocimientos sobre lactancia materna (LM). Los resultados revelaron que el 23.5% de las madres encuestadas tenían 19 años de edad, la mayoría de ellas (52.9%) estaban en unión libre y el 47.1% tenían empleo remunerado. La mayoría de las madres eran mestizas y de nacionalidad ecuatoriana. Aunque las madres adolescentes demostraron comprender la importancia de la lactancia materna exclusiva, se encontró que desconocían las técnicas de amamantamiento. En conclusión, es crucial profundizar en el conocimiento de estas madres sobre la lactancia materna y temas relacionados, con el fin de prevenir el abandono de la práctica exclusiva de la lactancia materna y fomentar una alimentación infantil saludable.
Breast milk is the first and crucial source of nourishment for ensuring the good health and growth of children because it provides all the energy and nutrients they need in their early months of life. It covers more than half of their nutritional needs during the first year and up to a third during the second year. Therefore, this study is essential to promote maternal and child health. Breastfeeding is a fundamental pillar for infant health and growth, supplying all the necessary nutrients during the early years of life. This study focuses on assessing the knowledge and breastfeeding techniques among first-time adolescent mothers in the Gynecology Department of San Luis Hospital in Otavalo, from October 2023 to February 2024. A descriptive study with a quantitative approach was conducted, involving seventeen adolescent mothers hospitalized in the gynecology service. Through a 16-question survey, sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge about breastfeeding (BF) were evaluated. The results revealed that 23.5% of the surveyed mothers were 19 years old, the majority (52.9%) were in common-law relationships, and 47.1% had a paying job. Most mothers were of mixed race and Ecuadorian nationality. Although adolescent mothers demonstrated an understanding of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, it was found that they lacked knowledge of breastfeeding techniques. In conclusion, it is crucial to deepen the knowledge of these mothers regarding breastfeeding and related topics to prevent the abandonment of exclusive breastfeeding and promote healthy infant feeding.
Breast milk is the first and crucial source of nourishment for ensuring the good health and growth of children because it provides all the energy and nutrients they need in their early months of life. It covers more than half of their nutritional needs during the first year and up to a third during the second year. Therefore, this study is essential to promote maternal and child health. Breastfeeding is a fundamental pillar for infant health and growth, supplying all the necessary nutrients during the early years of life. This study focuses on assessing the knowledge and breastfeeding techniques among first-time adolescent mothers in the Gynecology Department of San Luis Hospital in Otavalo, from October 2023 to February 2024. A descriptive study with a quantitative approach was conducted, involving seventeen adolescent mothers hospitalized in the gynecology service. Through a 16-question survey, sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge about breastfeeding (BF) were evaluated. The results revealed that 23.5% of the surveyed mothers were 19 years old, the majority (52.9%) were in common-law relationships, and 47.1% had a paying job. Most mothers were of mixed race and Ecuadorian nationality. Although adolescent mothers demonstrated an understanding of the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, it was found that they lacked knowledge of breastfeeding techniques. In conclusion, it is crucial to deepen the knowledge of these mothers regarding breastfeeding and related topics to prevent the abandonment of exclusive breastfeeding and promote healthy infant feeding.
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Nivel de conocimiento, Madres adolescentes primíparas