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Mothers’ knowledge of breastfeeding risks and benefits
| Question (n = 286) |
Answer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | Unsure | |
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Does breastmilk contain all the nutrients an infant needs during the first 6 months? | 279 (97.6) | 3 (1.0) | 4 (1.4) |
| Does breastfeeding increase the infant’s risk of diarrhoea? | 14 (4.9) | 262 (91.6) | 10 (3.5) |
| Does breastfeeding strengthen the bonding between a mother and her baby? | 281 (98.3) | 4 (1.4) | 1 (0.3) |
Correct answers in bold
