Table 4. Frequency of Breastfeeding Duration on the Basis of Educational Background of Mothers.
Duration of breastfeeding | Educational status of mother (%) | |||
Uneducated | Primary Education | Secondary Education | Tertiary Education | |
Never Breastfed | 8.42 | 5.45 | 2.27 | 3.01 |
Short Duration (ceased before 2 months of age) | 6.31 | 7.27 | 9.09 | 5.42 |
Intermediate Duration (ceased breastfeeding after 2 months but before 4 months) | 2.10 | 9.09 | 9.09 | 5.42 |
Prolonged Partial (Breastfed for 4 months or more with supplementary feed or solid started before 4 months) | 10.52 | 14.54 | 13.63 | 17.46 |
Prolonged Exclusive (breastfed for 4 months or more with supplementary feed or solid started at 4 months or later) | 72.60 | 63.63 | 65.90 | 68.67 |