STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE OF MOTHERS OF INFANTS REGARDING WEANING FROM SELECTED AREA OF DADWAN, GURDASPUR.

Abstract

The aim of the study is to improve the knowledge regarding weaning among mothers in dadwan gurdaspur.Objective of doing this study is to assess the knowledge about weaning and its importance. To assess the knowledge about weaning food & its practices. To find out association between socio-demographic variables and knowledge of mothers regarding weaning. Material & Methods used for the study is the Descriptive approach with pre & post test control group design was used. Study was conducted on 48 subjects from dadwan. Using Purposive sampling technique with randomly allocation of groups, it was observed that Overall Mean knowledge regarding weaning among the subjects was (23%) had good knowledge, (17%) had average .2) The overall Mean knowledge regarding weaning food and its practices are having average knowledge. 3) It was evident that maximum number of subjects had good knowledge regarding weaning.4) Calculated χ2 values showed there is association between the socio-demographic variables of subjects and level of knowledge regarding weaning diet at p=0.05 level of significance.