Table 4

Changes in scores for management of breastfeeding problems after training

Breastfeeding management problem

Mean Score before training

Mean Score after training

Wilcoxon

p value

Appropriate advice for mastitis (Continue to feed on both breasts)

89% appropriate

100% appropriate

2.0

0.046

Appropriate advice for breast milk insufficiency (Increase breastfeeding frequency and seek expert help) (max score = 3)

2.6

2.5

1.0

0.317

Correct symptoms to indicate a poorly attached baby (very frequent feeding, mother has sore nipples/repeated engorgement/mastitis).(max score = 4)

3.1

3.7

3.12

0.002

Resolution of sore nipples (check for nipple thrush, apply breast milk, seek expert help with attachment, apply lanolin to cracked nipples).(max score = 4)

2.5

3.0

3.35

0.001

Correct symptoms of nipple thrush (pink, sensitive, tender, cracked nipples; shooting, burning pains in the breast).(max score = 3)

2.2

2.7

2.98

0.003

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