TABLE 5. Number Reporting Initiation of Breastfeedinga.
Nondoula Mothers (N = 128) | Mothers With Doulas (N = 97) | |||
f | % | f | % | |
Adolescents | 56 | 64.4b | 31 | 67.4b |
Adults | 30 | 73.2c | 46 | 90.2c |
Total | 86 | 67.2d | 77 | 79.4d |
Note. Percentages with same superscript were compared using a z-test analysis.
aIncludes feeding at breast or milk expression.
bz = 0.25, p > .05.
cz = 1.91, p < .04, CI = 95%.
dz = 1.84, p < .03, CI = 95%.