Variables | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
---|---|---|
Ever breastfeeding | ||
Yes | 769 | 98.3 |
No | 13 | 1.7 |
Early initiation of breastfeeding | ||
Yes | 601 | 78.2 |
No | 168 | 21.8 |
Prelacteal feeding | ||
Yes | 83 | 10.8 |
No | 686 | 89.2 |
Colostrum feeding | ||
Yes | 688 | 88.0 |
No | 94 | 12.0 |
Maternal awareness on advantages of colostrum | ||
Yes | 504 | 64.5 |
No | 278 | 35.5 |