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Table 3 Breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, and support of expectant couples

From: A cross-sectional comparison of breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and perceived partners’ support among expectant couples in Mekelle, Ethiopia

Breastfeeding construct

Mothers

Fathers

P - value

Knowledge

Mean (61.5 + 14.4)

Mean (61.4 + 17.0)

0.66

Attitude

Mean (62 + 7.4)

Mean (61.4 + 8.5)

0.54

Support

 Savvy

Mean (36.4 + 7.6)

Mean (38 + 8)

0.05

 Helping

Mean (29.0 + 5.4)

Mean (29.0 + 6.0)

0.15

 Appreciation

Mean (24.9 + 4.9)

Mean (26 + 5.0)

0.02

 Presence

Mean (24.4 + 4.8)

Mean (26 + 4.7)

0.002

 Responsiveness

Mean (20 + 3.9)

Mean (21 + 4.0)

0.04