Attitude statements | Agree (%) | Neutral (%) | Disagree (%) |
Mothers should breastfeed their babies within 1 hour after delivery | 85.2 | 5.6 | 9.2 |
Breast milk should not be the first food given first to a child after delivery | 8.4 | 2.9 | 88.7 |
Babies should be fed with colostrum | 97.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
Colostrum helps the baby to fight against infections | 97.9 | 2.1 | - |
Breast milk only is not sufficient for a baby in the first six months of life | 8.5 | 6.3 | 85.2 |
Water should be given to babies below 6 months of age | 12.7 | 16.2 | 71.1 |
Herbs/herbal drinks are beneficial to the health of babies especially in the first 6 months | 1.4 | 4.9 | 93.7 |
Formula feeding is healthier and supplies more nourishment than breastfeeding for babies below 6 months | 3.5 | 4.9 | 91.5 |
The size of the breast determines the amount of breast milk produced | 9.9 | 7.0 | 83.1 |
Breastfeeding should not be continued when semi-solid or solid foods are introduced | 14.8 | 6.3 | 78.9 |
Other foods (semi-solid) should be introduced to a child from 6 months. | 86.7 | 3.5 | 9.8 |
Breastfeeding in the public is embarrassing therefore should be discouraged. | 13.4 | 7.0 | 79.6 |
Breastfeeding helps a mother to feel closer to her baby. | 92.3 | 2.8 | 4.9 |
Husband/Partner should play a supportive role in breastfeeding | 90.9 | 4.9 | 4.2 |