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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024): 2024 Volume -12 - Issue 4

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Knowledge of Human Milk Banking Among Nurses in Selected Institution in Bangalore, 2024

https://doi.org/10.61096/ijamscr.v12.iss4.2024.475-479
Archana. B
CLMC Manager, Amruthadhare CLMC Unit, Vanivilas Hospital, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore

Corresponding Author(s) : Archana. B

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International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024): 2024 Volume -12 - Issue 4

Abstract

Introduction


Human milk banks play a crucial role in providing new-borns with pasteurized and donor human milk, thereby enhancing the benefits for both mothers and babies. Human milk banks provide pasteurized breast milk to neonates who cannot receive it from their biological mothers, promoting optimal nutrition and health for vulnerable neonates, especially those with special medical conditions.


Objective


To assess knowledge of Human milk banking among nurses in selected institution in Bangalore, 2024.


Methodology


The institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 204 nurses. Samples were selected by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire in June 2024.


Results


A total of 204 participants were employed in this study. Out of 204 total participants, 105 (51.47%) were female. The majority 98 (48.03%) of the participants belong to the Age group of 31 and above. About 134 (65.68%) were undergraduate and forty-six (22.54%) had postgraduate degrees. Among the participants 139 (68.13%) were single. Mainstream 110 (53.92%) belonged to rural residents and most of the 124 (60.78%) came from single families. One hundred forty-one (69.11%) had 1-5 years of work experience. About 91 (44.60%) had no awareness and about 104 (50.98%) study members had good knowledge about human milk banking.


Conclusion


The present study concluded only half of the participants had good knowledge about human milk banking. Additional studies have to be conducted with a multicentre approach with quantitative design and allied factors.


           

Keywords

Knowledge Human Milk Banking Nurses
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