Abstract:

Breast-feeding, impact on health baby and mother biologic and emotional as well as healthy growth and development of baby. This research was carried out as descriptive to determine the breast-feeding attitudes and behaviour of the mothers.The sample is composed of 405 mothers. Data were collected by using a questionnaire constructed by the researcher and The validity and reability of assessment scale breast feding was carried out by Arslan. The average breast feeding attitude points of the mothers were 76,34+18.81. It was found that educational level, working situation and occupation of the mothers were affected positive of breastfeeding attitudes of the mothers. Age of the mothers, to consult a doctor in pregnancy, hospital of gave birth, the type of birth, debriefing in consults, whether of breastfeeding experience weren't affected negatively of breastfeeding attitudes of the mothers.

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