Table 3.
Bivariate Analysis of Variables Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding During Hospitalization (N = 74).
| Variable | Exclusive breastmilk (n = 25) Mean (SD) | Mixed feeding and or formula only (n = 49) Mean (SD) | p-Value in group comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire Breastfeeding Mother (QBFM)a | 13.13 (3.1) | 10.62 (3.3) | .004 |
| Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire (BKQ) | 17.44 (5.3) | 16.98 (4.5) | .71 |
| Acculturation (Acult)b | 13.00 (6.6) | 11.04 (5.2) | .37 |
| Infant Feeding Intention (IFI) | 13.08 (2.5) | 11.37 (3.7) | .02 |
a
n = 68. Six participants did not respond to the QBFM.
b
n = 39. One study did not apply the Acult instrument.
Bold = significant.