Conocimiento y prácticas de lactancia materna exclusiva en madres del Centro de Salud San Martin Huancayo – Junín 2025
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Universidad Privada de Huancayo Franklin Roosevelt
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El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo la relación entre el conocimiento y las prácticas de lactancia materna exclusiva en madres del Centro de Salud San Martín, Huancayo – Junín, 2025. La metodología fue de tipo básico, con diseño no experimental, correlacional y de corte transversal; la población fue de 50 madres de lactantes menores; muestra censal, muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron las técnicas de encuesta y observación, aplicándose como instrumentos un cuestionario y una guía de observación. Los resultados: 68% de las madres presentó un conocimiento alto, el 32% conocimiento medio. En las prácticas, el 62% evidenció prácticas adecuadas y el 38% prácticas inadecuadas. En la comprobación de la relación entre el conocimiento y las prácticas de lactancia materna exclusiva, se evidenció un coeficiente de correlación Tau b de Kendall de 0,346 y un valor de p = 0,015, se concluye que existe una relación entre el conocimiento y las prácticas de lactancia materna exclusiva en madres del Centro de Salud San Martín.
This study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge and practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding among mothers at the San Martín Health Center in Huancayo, Junín, in 2025. The methodology was basic research with a non-experimental, correlational, and cross-sectional design. The population consisted of 50 mothers of infants; a census sample was used, employing non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data collection involved surveys and observation, utilizing a questionnaire and an observation guide as instruments. The results showed that 68% of the mothers possessed a high level of knowledge, while 32% had a medium level. Regarding practices, 62% demonstrated appropriate practices, and 38% showed inadequate practices. In analyzing the relationship between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding practices, a Kendall’s Tau-b correlation coefficient of 0.346 was found, with a p-value of 0.015. It is concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers at the San Martín Health Center.
This study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge and practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding among mothers at the San Martín Health Center in Huancayo, Junín, in 2025. The methodology was basic research with a non-experimental, correlational, and cross-sectional design. The population consisted of 50 mothers of infants; a census sample was used, employing non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data collection involved surveys and observation, utilizing a questionnaire and an observation guide as instruments. The results showed that 68% of the mothers possessed a high level of knowledge, while 32% had a medium level. Regarding practices, 62% demonstrated appropriate practices, and 38% showed inadequate practices. In analyzing the relationship between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding practices, a Kendall’s Tau-b correlation coefficient of 0.346 was found, with a p-value of 0.015. It is concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers at the San Martín Health Center.
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