Table 3.
Infant feeding practices among mothers of infants aged less than 6 months in Dubti town, Northeast Ethiopia, 2015
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Early breastfeeding (n = 333) | ||
| Yes | 309 | 92.8 |
| No | 24 | 7.2 |
| Prelacteal feeding (n = 333) | ||
| Yes | 56 | 16.8 |
| No | 277 | 83.2 |
| Colostrum feeding (n = 333) | ||
| Yes | 281 | 84.4 |
| No | 52 | 15.6 |
| Mothers believe that EBF is enough for the first six months (n = 333) | ||
| Yes | 273 | 82.0 |
| No | 60 | 18.0 |
| EBF practice under six months | ||
| Yes | 270 | 81.1 |
| No | 63 | 18.9 |
Abbreviations: EBF exclusive breastfeeding