Evaluación del proceso educativo hacia la madre sobre los cuidados en el puerperio y del recién nacido en ASSBASALUD E.S.E Manizales (Colombia),2016

Objective: To evaluate the educational process carried out by ASSBASALUD ESE in the city of Manizales [Caldas-Colombia] for the education of postpartum women. The educational processes in health, have previously shown great benefits in the receptors Materials and methods: quasi-experimental study. In total, a sample of 155 women were selected, who were given a pre-test in the immediate postpartum period and post-test one month after discharge. The tests had questions about demographics, basic newborn care and myths. Results: the score obtained by the mothers in the pre-test was 3.6, and 3.79 in the posttest [p = 0.000]. It was evidenced learning by the mothers, especially in relation to breastfeeding, and basic care of diaper changes, exposure to the sun and sleep of the baby. Regarding the myths showed minority beliefs in mothers, however, most believed in the use of substances to stimulate breastfeeding, and certain foods that should be discontinued during it as it could be harmful to the baby. Conclusion: once again, the importance of educational processes in the field of health is demonstrated. Although learning of mothers in the educational process of ASSBASALUD ESE was demonstrated, there is a need to improve it