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Table 3 Mothers’ knowledge of breastfeeding risks and benefits

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

Question

(n = 286)

Answer

Yes

No

Unsure

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

Does breastmilk contain all the nutrients an infant needs during the first 6 months?

279 (97.6)

3 (1.0)

4 (1.4)

Does breastfeeding increase the infant’s risk of diarrhoea?

14 (4.9)

262 (91.6)

10 (3.5)

Does breastfeeding strengthen the bonding between a mother and her baby?

281 (98.3)

4 (1.4)

1 (0.3)

  1. Correct answers in bold