Table 5 Supporting the mothers who chose the exclusive breastfeeding option
Factor | Intervention Total = 155* n (%) | Control Total = 160* n (%) | Relative Risk (95%CI) # |
|---|---|---|---|
Provider checked mother's understanding of EBF | 150 (96.8) | 150 (93.8) | 1.03 (0.96, 1.11) |
Provider asked how the mother will manage to feed the baby when away from home during the day | 124 (81.0) | 46 (28.7) | 2.82 (1.70, 4.67) |
Provider checked mother's understanding about positioning and attachment | 126 (81.8) | 49 (30.6) | 2.67 (1.54, 4.64) |
Provider explained conditions for which the mother should come back to the clinic immediately | 126 (85.1) | 78 (50.3) | 1.69 (1.14, 2.50) |
Provider mentioned cracked nipples as a condition for which the mother should come back to the clinic immediately | 123 (96.1) | 84 (95.5) | 1.07 (0.62, 1.84) |