TABLE 1.
Characteristics of the 167 women in study of breast-feeding and alcohol, Argentina, 2001–2002
| Characteristic | No. | Percentage of sample |
|---|---|---|
| Age of mother (yr) | ||
| < 20 | 7 | 4.2 |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 20.4 |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 39.5 |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 22.1 |
| 35 or older | 23 | 13.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 99 | 59.3 |
| Divorced | 3 | 1.8 |
| Separated | 4 | 2.4 |
| Single, living w/child’s father | 34 | 20.3 |
| Single | 27 | 16.2 |
| Mother’s education (completed) | ||
| No school | 2 | 1.2 |
| Grade school | 57 | 34.1 |
| High school | 59 | 35.3 |
| College | 49 | 29.4 |
| Mother works outside the home | ||
| Yes | 60 | 35.9 |
| No | 98 | 58.7 |
| Missing information | 9 | 5.4 |
| Birth type | ||
| Natural delivery | 107 | 64.1 |
| Cesarean | 60 | 35.9 |
| Parity of the mother | ||
| Primiparous | 84 | 50.3 |
| Multiparous | 83 | 49.7 |
| Sex of child | ||
| Female | 86 | 51.5 |
| Male | 81 | 48.5 |
| Age of child | ||
| < 4 mo | 42 | 25.1 |
| > 4 mo to 6 mo | 41 | 24.6 |
| > 6 mo to 12 mo | 41 | 24.6 |
| > 12 mo to 42 mo | 43 | 25.7 |
| Currently Breastfeeding | ||
| Infant is < 4 mo | 36 | 85.7 |
| Infant is 4 to 6 months | 31 | 75.6 |
| Infant is > 6 to12 months | 25 | 61.0 |
| Infant is > 12 to 42 months | 12 | 27.9 |