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Table 2 Child characteristics (n = 1822)

From: Patterns of breastfeeding practices among infants and young children in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Child characteristics

n (%)

Child’s age at interview (months)

 < 1

20 (1.1)

 1–3

395 (21.7)

 4–6

403 (22.1)

 7–12

495 (27.2)

 13–18

296 (16.2)

 19–24

213 (11.7)

Gendera

 Female

932 (51.5)

 Male

879 (48.5)

Delivery Typeb

 Vaginal

1252 (68.9)

 Cesarean Section

566 (31.1)

Delivery hospital

 Baby Friendly accreditedc

755 (41.4)

 Non Baby Friendly accredited

1067 (58.6)

Gestational Aged

 < 37 weeks

128 (7.1)

 ≥38 weeks

1681 (92.9)

Birth Weight (grams)

 < 37 weeks (mean ± SD)

2351 ± 727

 ≥38 weeks (mean ± SD)

3127 ± 424

  1. a11 missing data
  2. b4 missing data
  3. cBaby Friendly accreditation according to the WHO and UNICEF standard
  4. d13 missing data