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Table 1 Characteristics of focus group participants (n = 42)

From: Exploring the challenges and opportunities towards optimal breastfeeding in Ethiopia: a formative qualitative study

Variable

Number (%)

Sex

 Male

21 (50)

Educational status

 No formal schooling

4 (9.5)

 Primary

20 (47.6)

 Secondary

11 (26.2)

 University

4 (9.5)

 Not specified

3 (7.2)

Number of children

 1–2

22 (52.4)

 3–4

14 (33.3)

 5 or more

6 (14.3)

Age

Mean age (yrs) + SD

Male

37.8 + 9

Female

30 + 5.2