Table 2.
Mothers' knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding.
| Variable | Know (%) | Don’t know (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Breastmilk is the only first food for the newborn | 321 (80.9) | 76 (19.1) |
| Exclusive breastfeeding means giving an infant no liquid or solid foods except breastmilk for the first six months | 282 (71.0) | 115 (29.0) |
| Babies should receive only breastmilk from birth to six months of their life | 292 (74.1) | 103 (25.9) |
| Breastmilk is recommended from birth to six months | 274 (69.0) | 123 (31.0) |
| A baby younger than six months should receive breastmilk on demand | 331 (83.4) | 66 (16.6) |
| Has knowledge of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies | 352 (88.7) | 45 (11.3) |
| Has knowledge of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for mothers | 160 (40.3) | 237 (59.7) |
| Has knowledge of maintaining breastmilk supply | 308 (77.6) | 89 (22.4) |
| In absence, babies can continue to be exclusively breastfed by expressing breastmilk, storing, and asking someone to give to the baby | 93 (23.4) | 304 (76.6) |
| Seeking help from health personnel in overcoming breastfeeding difficulties | 336 (84.6) | 61 (15.4) |