Table 2 Knowledge and factors influencing breastfeeding practice in Bhaktapur, Nepal
From: Infant feeding practices in Bhaktapur, Nepal: a cross-sectional, health facility based survey
Characteristics | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Information on breastfeeding during antenatal visit | ||
Yes | 83 | 25.5 |
No | 235 | 72.3 |
Did not have antenatal visit | 7 | 2.2 |
How long mother thinks only breast milk will be enough for child | ||
< 6 months | 93 | 28.6 |
6 months or more | 160 | 49.2 |
Do not know | 72 | 22.2 |
Reason for introducing other food before 6 months 1 | ||
Crying/hungry | 75 | 29.2 |
No enough breast milk | 132 | 51.4 |
Mother's illness | 8 | 3.1 |
Working mother and others | 42 | 16.3 |