Table 3 Knowledge on breastmilk expression (1 = correct response, 0 = incorrect response)
Indicator | Response | Score | Frequency n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
What can be used to express breast milk? | not known | 0 | 8 (2.03) |
hand or pump | 1 | 387 (97.97) | |
yes | |||
Is there any difference in volume when expressing by hand compared to pump? | 0 | 353 (89.37) | |
no | 1 | 42 (10.63) | |
Is there any difference in contamination of milk when expressing by hand or pump? | yes | 0 | 366 (92.66) |
no | 1 | 29 (7.34) | |
Is it correct to discard the first few drops of milk before expressing milk? | yes | 0 | 160 (40.51) |
no | 1 | 235 (59.49) | |
Expressed milk is nutritious for an infant? | no | 0 | 67 (16.96) |
yes | 1 | 328 (83.04) | |
Is handwashing important before expressing breastmilk? | no | 0 | 5 (1.27) |
yes | 1 | 390 (98.73) | |
Is cleaning the breast important before expressing milk? | yes | 0 | 365 (92.41) |
no | 1 | 30 (7.59) | |
Has the government of Kenya directed employers to have lactation rooms? | no | 0 | 149 (37.72) |
yes | 1 | 246 (62.28) | |
Can breast milk can be stored at room temperature? (16-20o C) | no | 0 | 103 (26.08) |
yes | 1 | 292 (73.92) | |
Can breastmilk be stored in refrigerator? (~ 4o C) | no | 0 | 75 (18.99) |
yes | 1 | 320 (81.01) | |
Can breast milk be stored in a freezer? (< -4 o C) | no | 0 | 162 (48.49) |
yes | 1 | 228 (58.46) | |
How long can breast milk be stored in room temperature? (16-20o C) |  > 9 h | 0 | 123 (31.14) |
8Â h | 1 | 272 (68.86) | |
How long breastmilk can be stored in a refrigerator? (~ 4o C) | 8 h or 9 months | 0 | 242 (61.27) |
Up to 72Â h | 1 | 153 (38.73) | |
How long can breastmilk be frozen? (< 4 °C) | 1 month or 24 h | 0 | 309 (78.23) |
9Â months | 1 | 86 (21.77) | |
Is expressed breast milk nutritious if stored at room temperature? (16-20o C) | no | 0 | 84 (21.27) |
yes | 1 | 311 (78.73) | |
Is expressed breast milk nutritious if stored in a refrigerator? (~ 4 °C) | no | 0 | 115 (29.12) |
yes | 1 | 280 (70.89) | |
Is expressed breast milk nutritious if frozen for 6 months? (< 4 °C) | no | 0 | 173 (43.8) |
yes | 1 | 222 (56.2) | |
Does refrigerated milk have a different smell from fresh breast milk? | no | 0 | 186 (47.09) |
yes | 1 | 209 (52.91) | |
Can baby refuse to take stored milk because of smell? | yes | 0 | 153 (38.47) |
no | 1 | 242 (61.27) |