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Table 1 Profile characteristics of participants

From: Exploring parental perceptions and knowledge regarding breastfeeding practices in Rajanpur, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Variables

Mothers (n = 38)

Fathers (n = 40)

Age (in years)

 Less than 25

17

9

 25 and above

21

31

Number of children

 Less than 5

23

19

 5 and above

15

21

Age of child (in years)

 Less than 1 year

24

27

 1–2 years

14

13

Educational attainment

 No formal schooling

11

5

 1–5 years of schooling

13

9

 6–10 years of schooling

9

17

 Above 10 years of schooling

4

9

Family monthly income (in PKRa)

 < 20,000

12

13

 20,000–40,000

19

22

     > 40,000

7

5

Family system

 Joint family

33

32

 Nuclear family

5

8

  1. a1 PKR = 107 USD