Table 4.
Breastfeeding practices and knowledge among 316 women with infants aged 6–12 months in Muheza, Tanga
| Characteristic | Total (n) | Exclusively breastfed infants (n = 76) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | % | |||
| Time of onset of breastfeeding (h) | ||||
| Within 1 h | 205 | 43 | 21.0 | 0.209 |
| >1–24 h | 103 | 31 | 30.1 | |
| >24 h | 8 | 2 | 25.0 | |
| Feed baby colostrum | ||||
| No | 16 | 1 | 8.3 | 0.306 |
| Yes | 300 | 75 | 25.0 | |
| Breast problems within 6 months | ||||
| No | 286 | 70 | 24.0 | 0.896 |
| Yes | 26 | 6 | 23.1 | |
| Knowledge on duration of EBF | ||||
| Not knowledgeable | 133 | 17 | 12.8 | <0.001 |
| Knowledgeable | 183 | 59 | 32.2 | |
| Could mention advantage of EBF to the child | ||||
| No | 210 | 60 | 28.6 | 0.008 |
| Yes | 106 | 16 | 15.5 | |
| Overall knowledge (duration and advantage) | ||||
| Poor knowledge | 169 | 27 | 16.0 | <0.001 |
| Good knowledge | 147 | 49 | 33.3 | |