Table 3 Knowledge and attitude about breastfeeding
Item | Average score/(100%) |
|---|---|
KNOWLEDGE | |
1. Woman who is fully breastfeeding is less likely to become pregnant 3 months after delivery than a woman who is formula feeding | 48 |
2. Breastfeeding decreases diarrhea | 46 |
3. Breastfeeding is a good contraceptive method | 48 |
4. Breastfeeding promote mother-baby bonding | 76 |
5. Feeding infant formula keeps the body well shaped and prevent over weight | 70 |
6. Frequent breastfeeding in the early period can help reduce jaundice | 66 |
7. Growth pattern of breastfed infants differ from those of formula fed | 66 |
8. If a breastfed infant has not regained his birth weight by two weeks of age the mother should be encouraged to begin supplementing with formula. | 62 |
9. Initial breast production of yellow water (colostrums) is nutritionally useless for the baby and should be discarded | 52 |
10. Supplemental feeding is detrimental to the establishment of a good milk supply | 48 |
11. Three month of breastfeeding is long enough | 36 |
12. Work places provide designated areas for breastfeeding | 36 |
ATTITUDE | |
1. Breastfeeding has effect on care of other family members and on marital relationship | 42 |
2. Breastfeeding is a good way to decrease family expenses | 72 |
3. Breastfeeding is easier than feeding infant on formula | 76 |
4. Community encourages breastfeeding over feeding infant formula | 76 |
5. Doctors and nurses encourage breastfeeding | 76 |
6. Feeling shy of breastfeeding in public places | 74 |
7. I’m not comfortable with breastfeeding | 54 |
8. It is not difficult for breastfeeding mother to care for family | 62 |
9. It is usually advisable for babies to receive a formula feed before the first breastfeed | 50 |
10. Maternity leave of 3 months is enough to successful breastfeeding | 48 |
11. Medical practitioners have no role in breastfeeding | 48 |
12. Mother of an infant who feels that she has insufficient milk should top up with, a bottle after each feed. | 56 |