Table 3 Maternal attitude and knowledge about colostrum and breastfeeding initiation in Arba Minch Zuria, 2012
Knowledge and attitude | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Knowledge | ||
Know the importance of colostrum | 142 | 27.1 |
Has no concept about colostrum | 183 | 47.8 |
Know breastfeeding initiation within 1 hour | 150 | 39.2 |
Attitude | ||
Believe breast milk is good for the health of a child | 350 | 91.4 |
Accept discarding colostrum as a culture | 4 | 1.0 |
Believe colostrum causes disease | 33 | 8.6 |
Perceive discarding colostrum as a norm | 4 | 1.0 |
Favor cow’s milk instead of discarded colostrum | 32 | 8.4 |
Believe prelacteal feeding is good for infants | 30 | 7.8 |