Table 2.
Infant feeding information and attitudes, Kaski District, Nepal (n = 639)
| Attitude | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Breastfeeding information* |
|
|
| None |
169 |
(26.4) |
| Health personnel |
253 |
(39.6) |
| Female community health volunteers |
214 |
(33.5) |
| Family members |
158 |
(24.7) |
| Others (relatives, media, self-study, etc.) |
13 |
(2.0) |
|
Intended breastfeeding duration |
|
|
| 5-12 months |
29 |
(4.5) |
| 13-24 months |
345 |
(54.0) |
| 25-60 months |
265 |
(41.5) |
| Mean (SD) months |
28.6 |
(7.8) |
|
Target time to introduce solid foods |
|
|
| 3-5 months |
58 |
(9.1) |
| 6 months |
505 |
(79.0) |
| 7-12 months |
76 |
(11.9) |
| Mean (SD) months |
6.1 |
(1.2) |
|
Decision on feeding method |
|
|
| Before becoming pregnant |
95 |
(14.9) |
| Early in pregnancy |
115 |
(18.0) |
| Late in pregnancy |
76 |
(11.9) |
| After delivery |
353 |
(55.2) |
|
Advice on feeding method* |
|
|
| None |
206 |
(32.2) |
| Health personnel |
279 |
(43.7) |
| Mother/mother-in-law |
194 |
(30.4) |
| Husband |
164 |
(25.7) |
|
Encourage to breastfeed after delivery* |
|
|
| None |
123 |
(19.2) |
| Health personnel |
336 |
(52.6) |
| Mother/mother-in-law |
293 |
(45.9) |
| Husband |
184 |
(28.8) |
|
Mother/mother-in-law’s preference |
|
|
| Prefers breastfeeding |
504 |
(78.9) |
| Prefers bottle feeding |
3 |
(0.5) |
| Do not care |
17 |
(2.7) |
| Not discussed the matter |
115 |
(18.0) |
|
Husband’s preference |
|
|
| Prefers breastfeeding |
522 |
(81.8) |
| Prefers bottle feeding |
4 |
(0.5) |
| Do not care |
8 |
(1.3) |
| Not discussed the matter |
105 |
(16.4) |
|
Attitude towards breastfeeding at 12 weeks (n = 615) |
|
|
| Totally not enjoyable |
21 |
(3.3) |
| Not enjoyable |
50 |
(7.8) |
| Neutral |
132 |
(20.6) |
| Enjoyable |
316 |
(49.4) |
| Very enjoyable | 120 | (18.8) |
*Multiple responses.