Table 3 EBF practices among employed mothers and housewives
Variables | Employed n (%) | Housewives n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Initiating EBF within 1 h after delivery | ||
Yes | 69 (60.0) | 92 (70.2) |
No | 46 (40.0) | 39 (29.8) |
Breastfeed baby exclusively | ||
Yes | 79 (68.7) | 104 (79.4) |
No | 36 (31.3) | 27 (20.6) |
Giving colostrum/ first milk to baby | ||
Yes | 73 (63.5) | 107 (81.7) |
No | 42 (36.5) | 24 (18.3) |
Breastfeed baby more than 8 times per day | ||
Yes | 82 (71.3) | 105 (80.2) |
No | 33 (28.7) | 26 (19.8) |
Giving baby anything before initiating breastfeed | ||
Yes | 93 (80.9) | 103 (78.6) |
No | 22 (19.1) | 28 (21.4) |
Exclusive breastfeeding practice | ||
Yes | 78 (67.8) | 106 (80.9) |
No | 37 (32.2) | 25 (19.1) |