Table 3.
Mothers' attitudes towards exclusive breastfeeding.
Variable | Yes (%) | Not sure (%) | No (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Feeling good to breastfeed the baby exclusively for six months | 204 (51.4) | 145 (36.5) | 48 (12.1) |
Finding it difficult to breastfeed the baby exclusively for six months | 94 (23.7) | 146 (36.8) | 157 (39.5) |
Feeling good to breastfeed the baby on demand | 159 (40.1) | 206 (51.8) | 32 (8.1) |
Finding it difficult breastfeeding my baby on demand | 89 (22.4) | 77 (19.4) | 231 (58.2) |
Feeling confident while breastfeeding the child | 79 (19.9) | 266 (67.0) | 52 (13.1) |
Feeling confident in expressing and storing breastmilk while the mother is not available | 164 (41.3) | 105 (26.5) | 128 (32.2) |