Table 3 Breastfeeding knowledge of participants visiting four primary healthcare clinics in Abu Dhabi (n = 344)

 Breastfeeding child ≥8 times/day during the first month

(53.1)

 Breastfeeding duration ≥15 min from each breast during the first month

(34.6)

 Colostrum is good for child

(86)

 Breastfeeding is beneficial for both the mother and the child

(94)

 Children should receive breast milk until ≥24 months of age

(33.9)

 Complementary food should be introduced at 6 months of age

(86.1)

 Breast milk is superior to formula milk in fulfilling child’s necessary dietary requirements

(96.1)

 Breast milk is sufficient for child in the first 6 months of life

(81.2)

 Breastfeeding decreases the mother’s weight

(57.3)

 Breast milk does not lose its benefits when it is pumped out or stored

(55.6)

 Pumped breast milk can be stored at room temperature (60 °F–85 °F/15.5 °C–29.4 °C) for up to 8 hours

(47.5)

 Pumped breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator (39 °F or colder/3.99 °C or colder) for up to 8 days

(29.6)

 Good

(51.2)

 Fair

(43.3)

 Poor

(5.5)

 Doctors

(58.5)

 Nurses/midwives

(50.1)

 Friends

(32.9)

 Family

(66.5)

 TV programs

(23.7)

 Campaigns

(15.1)

 Magazines

(14.5)

 Breastfeeding classes

(15.4)

 Internet

(40.7)

 Others

(3.3)