Table 2 Knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (n = 200)
Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Ever heard of exclusive breastfeeding | ||
Yes | 200 | 100.0 |
Source of information | ||
Hospital | 173 | 86.5 |
Friends | 83 | 41.5 |
Family members | 64 | 32.0 |
Media | 71 | 35.5 |
Exclusive breastfeeding is: | ||
Giving baby breastmilk only | 198 | 99.0 |
Giving baby breastmilk and water only | 2 | 1.0 |
Recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding is: | ||
6 weeks | 11 | 5.5 |
3 months | 14 | 7.0 |
4 months | 4 | 2.0 |
6 months | 155 | 77.5 |
9 months | 9 | 4.5 |
Not sure | 7 | 3.5 |
Knowledge of benefits of exclusive breastfeeding | Yes | |
Breastmilk contains the complete food for the baby for the first 6 months of life | 183 | 91.5 |
Giving the baby breastmilk alone provides enough energy to the baby for the first 6 months of life | 181 | 90.5 |
Giving the baby breastmilk alone for the first 6 months helps to prevent the baby from getting infections | 191 | 95.5 |
Giving the baby breastmilk alone for the first 6 months helps to prevent diarrhoea in babies | 188 | 94.0 |
Exclusive breastfeeding help in reducing the number of children dying in Nigeria every day | 179 | 89.5 |
Breastfeeding should be given on demand | 134 | 67.0 |