Table 2.

Knowledge-related questions and responses.

Knowledge related questions	Correct response (%)
Can COVID-19 be passed through breastfeeding?	85.1
In communities where COVID-19 is prevalent, should mothers breastfeed?	91.7
Following delivery, should a baby still be immediately placed skin to skin and breastfed if mother is confirmed/suspected to have COVID-19?	47
What are the hygiene recommendations for a breastfeeding mother confirmed/suspected to have COVID-19?	98.9
If a mother confirmed/suspected to have Covid-19 does not have a medical face mask should she still breastfeed?	79.5
Is it necessary for a mother with confirmed/suspected Covid-19 to wash her breast before breastfeeding/expressing milk?	61.9
If a mother confirmed/suspected to have COVID-19 is not able to breastfeed what is the best way to feed her newborn/infant?	84.5
Is it safe to give expressed breastmilk from a mother confirmed/suspected to have COVID-19?	80.7
If a mother with confirmed/suspected COVID-19 is not able to breastfeed or to express breastmilk, can wet-nursing be recommended?	49.7
Is it advisable for a mother with confirmed/ suspected COVID-19 who is breastfeeding to give a ‘top-up’ with infant formula milk?	63