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Table 2 Factors that influenced mothers’ breastfeeding decision

From: Factors associated with breastfeeding intent among mothers of newborn babies in Da Nang, Viet Nam

Factors

Most important

Second most important*

n (%)

n (%)

In mothers who were breastfeeding (n = 259)

Reasons for breastfeeding my child

I believe breastmilk is the best

203 (78.4)

20 (13.6)

It improves mother-infant bonding

25 (9.7)

73 (49.7)

It is hygienic

14 (5.4)

32 (21.8)

It is convenient

9 (3.5)

15 (10.2)

It is economical

6 (2.3)

7 (4.8)

Othera

2 (0.8)

NA

Main people who influenced my decision**

I made the decision myself

161 (62.4)

9 (10.3)

Health professional

42 (16.3)

21 (24.1)

Husband

36 (14.0)

29 (33.3)

Mother(s)

13 (5.0)

27 (31.0)

Nanny

6 (2.3)

1 (1.1)

In mothers who were NOT breastfeeding (n = 27)

Reasons for not breastfeeding my child

I have tried unsuccessfully

22 (81.5)

0

I am too tired to breastfeed

2 (7.4)

3 (75.0)

Otherb

3 (11.1)

1 (25.0)

Main people who influenced my decision

I made the decision myself

25 (92.6)

0

Mother(s)

2 (7.4)

0

  1. NA not applicable
  2. *This does not necessarily add up to N, since many mothers failed to indicate the second most important factor; **Data was missing for 1
  3. aBreastmilk protects my child from diseases; My child refused formula milk
  4. bMy child was unable to latch successfully (× 2); I have not had milk since giving birth, but will try again