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Table 1 Sample profile

From: Breastfeeding and sucking habits in children enrolled in a mother-child health program

Variable

N

%

Sex

  

Male

139

55.2

Female

113

44.8

Age range (months)

  

30 to 36

73

28.9

37 to 42

132

52.4

43 to 48

47

18.7

Birth weight (grams)

  

2,500 – 3,500

133

52.9

3,501 – 4,500

115

45.6

4,501 – 5,000

04

1.5

Family income (minimum wage)

  

≤ 1

99

39.3

2 – 3

114

45.2

≥ 3

39

15.5

Caregiver

  

Mother

233

92.5

Father

08

3.2

Other

11

4.3

Number of visits in the program

  

1 – 3

178

70.6

4 – 6

52

20.6

7 – 9

22

8.8

Exclusive breastfeeding (months)

  

< 1

34

13.5

2-3

39

15.5

4-5

57

22.6

≥ 6

122

48.4

Predominant breastfeeding (months)

  

< 1

11

4.4

2 – 3

17

6.7

4 – 5

30

11.9

≥ 6

194

77.0

Breastfeeding (months)

  

1-6

43

17.1

7 – 12

100

39.7

13 – 24

56

22.2

> 24

53

21.0