Table 2 Breastfeeding prevalence at admission time among mothers of mildly wasted children (n = 215)
| Â | n = 215 |
|---|---|
Continuing breastfeeding, n (%) | 40 (18.6%) |
Age of children (months) | Â |
   ≥ 6 - < 12 | 5 out of 13 |
   ≥ 12 - < 24 | 17 out of 40 |
   ≥ 24 - < 60 | 18 out of 162 |
Stopped breastfeeding, n (%) | 163 (75.8%) |
Reported duration of breastfeeding practice in months n (%) | n = 163 |
   < 4 | 13 (7.8%) |
   ≥ 4 - < 6 | 41 (25.2%) |
   ≥ 6 - < 12 | 49 (30.1%) |
   ≥ 12 - < 24 | 39 (23.9%) |
   ≥ 24 | 16 (9.9%) |
   Did not remember breastfeeding duration | 5 (3.1%) |
Never breastfed, n (%) | 12 (5.6%) |