Authors : Versha Pal; Aditi Sharma; Retu Verma; Dr. T. David Ratna Paul

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26Oct157

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Abstract : Background: Weaning (complementary feeding) from six months of age is a critical step in infant nutrition, and mothers are the main decision-makers. Local data on what postnatal mothers know about weaning are limited in hospital settings.  Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge on weaning practices among postnatal mothers and to examine its association with selected sociodemographic variables.  Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 postnatal mothers with infants aged 0 to 12 months at a teaching hospital in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from 1 March to 31 May 2026. Participants were selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected by self-administered sociodemographic proforma and a 20-item Yes/No knowledge questionnaire (content validity by 10 experts; Cronbach's alpha 0.87). Scores of 1 to 10 were classed as poor and 11 to 20 as good knowledge. Data were analysed with SPSS using frequencies, percentages and the Pearson chi-square test at the 0.05 level.

Keywords : Weaning; Complementary Feeding; Knowledge; Postnatal Mothers; Infant Nutrition; Nursing; India.

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