Knowledge about breastfeeding of children 0-6 months among mothers attending hospital services in Kosovo
Abstract: Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and socio-demographic correlates of breastfeeding of children aged 0-6 months among mothers with young children in post-war Kosovo. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kosovo during the period December 2017 – February 2018 including a representative sample of 201 mothers (aged 29.4±6.0 years) with young children attending hospital services. In addition to socio-demographic data, a structured 13-item questionnaire inquiring about breastfeeding of children aged 0-6 months was administered to all women. A summary score was calculated for all 13 items related to women’s knowledge on breastfeeding (0 denoting incorrect answers to all 13 items, and 13 denoting correct answers to all 13 questions). General linear model was used to assess the association between summary score of the knowledge about breastfeeding and socio-demographic characteristics of the women. Results: Mean summary score of the 13 ite.... https://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/1875
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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Knowledge about breastfeeding of children 0-6 months among mothers attending hospital services in Kosovo ; day:30 ; month:07 ; year:2018
South eastern european journal of public health ; (30.07.2018)
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Haxhi Kamberi
Naim Jerliu
Safete Kamberi
Idriz Berisha
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10.4119/seejph-1875
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2020070114294573077089
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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14.08.2025, 10:46 AM CEST
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- Naim Jerliu
- Safete Kamberi
- Idriz Berisha
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