Keywords
Breastfeeding
Knowledge
Obstetrics
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Abstract
Objective: To characterize the levels of health literacy and knowledge about breastfeeding of postpartum women hospitalized in rooming-in accommodation. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, carried out in a reference hospital for maternal and child care, in the rooming-in sector and from July 2022 to January 2023. The sample consisted of 70 postpartum women. To characterize the level of knowledge about breastfeeding, a five-point Likert questionnaire from the NOC was used. HL levels were assessed using the Health Literacy Test (TLS). Results: It was identified that 51.43% of participants had substantial knowledge on the topic. Only 10% had limited knowledge, 18.57% moderate knowledge and 20% had extensive knowledge, this being the maximum level. Regarding HL levels, it was found that 48.57% of postpartum women had adequate literacy, followed by 30% with limited literacy and 21.43% with inadequate literacy. Conclusion: The findings of this study made possible difficulties in processing knowledge evident, so that the autonomy of the interviewees regarding their health conditions may be impaired.
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