Table 2 Women’s perception of breastfeeding in public places
From: Perception and practice of breastfeeding in public in an urban community in Accra, Ghana
Women’s perception of breastfeeding in public places | % (n) |
|---|---|
Breastfeeding should be allowed in all public places | |
Strongly disagree | 14.7 (44) |
Disagree | 11.3 (34) |
Neutral | 1.3 (4) |
Agree | 5.7 (17) |
Strongly agree | 67 (201) |
I should be able to breastfeed anywhere I want | |
Strongly disagree | 13.7 (41) |
Disagree | 7.7 (23) |
Neutral | 1.7 (5) |
Agree | 5 (15) |
Strongly agree | 72 (216) |
It is acceptable to breastfeed in public | |
Strongly disagree | 7 (21) |
Disagree | 5.7 (17) |
Neutral | 6 (18) |
Agree | 7 (21) |
Strongly agree | 74.3 (223) |
I feel the need to cover my breast when breastfeeding in public | |
No | 19 (57) |
Yes | 81 (243) |
It is uncomfortable to watch another woman breastfeed in public | |
Strongly disagree | 61.0 (183) |
Disagree | 5.0 (15) |
Neutral | 2.7 (8) |
Agree | 9.3 (28) |
Strongly agree | 22.0 (66) |
Women should cover their breasts when breastfeeding in public | |
Strongly disagree | 8.3 (25) |
Disagree | 2.7 (8) |
Neutral | 7.7 (23) |
Agree | 5.7 (17) |
Strongly agree | 75.7 (227) |
There is a need to find private places when breastfeeding in public | |
Strongly disagree | 11.7 (35) |
Disagree | 8.3 (25) |
Neutral | 9.7 (29) |
Agree | 5.3 (16) |
Strongly agree | 65 (195) |
It is embarrassing for women to breastfeed in public | |
Strongly disagree | 65.7 (197) |
Disagree | 4. 7 (14) |
Neutral | 2.7 (8) |
Agree | 10 (30) |
Strongly agree | 17 (51) |
I will breastfeed wherever my child cries for it | |
Strongly disagree | 18 (54) |
Disagree | 12.3 (37) |
Neutral | 1 (3) |
Agree | 6.7 (20) |
Strongly agree | 62 (186) |
I do not feel comfortable breastfeeding in a public place | |
Strongly disagree | 46.7 (131) |
Disagree | 3 (9) |
Neutral | 1 (3) |
Agree | 10 (30) |
Strongly agree | 42.3 (127) |
I am comfortable when other women breastfeed their babies near me in public | |
Strongly disagree | 6 (18) |
Disagree | 2.7 (8) |
Neutral | 1.3 (4) |
Agree | 7.3 (22) |
Strongly agree | 82.7 (248) |
Breastfeeding in public should be against the law | |
Strongly disagree | 88.3 (265) |
Disagree | 2 (6) |
Neutral | 2.7 (8) |
Agree | 2.7 (8) |
Strongly agree | 4.3 (13) |