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Sources of information about exclusive breastfeeding (n = 201).
| Sources of information about EBF | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Midwife during antenatal visit | 106 | 52.7 |
| Friends | 72 | 35.8 |
| Media | 58 | 28.9 |
| Doctor | 51 | 25.4 |
| Mother | 42 | 20.9 |
| Husband | 17 | 8.5 |
| Others (marriage counselor, profession, relative) | 19 | 9.5 |
| Overall EBF knowledge sources | ||
| Much (knowledge source > 50%) | 32 | 15.9 |
| Few (knowledge source ≤ 50%) | 169 | 84.1 |
