Table 4 Practice of exclusive breastfeeding (n = 200)
Variable | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Practiced exclusive breastfeeding | 112 | 56.0 |
Practiced EBF for up to 6 months | 57 | 28.5 |
Reasons for exclusively breastfeeding childa | ||
Aware of the benefits | 54 | 27.1 |
Was advised to | 16 | 8.0 |
Personal preference | 14 | 7.0 |
A cheaper way of feeding a child | 12 | 6.0 |
Reasons for not exclusively breastfeeding childa | ||
Work schedule | 117 | 58.8 |
The baby rejected breastmilk | 13 | 6.5 |
Poor lactation | 10 | 5.0 |
Personal preference | 6 | 3.0 |
Cultural belief | 3 | 1.5 |