Variables | Yes n (%) | No n (%) |
| Breastfeeding | ||
| You must awaken your baby at breastfeeding time | 97 (80.8) | 23 (19.2) |
| Breast milk digests faster than formula | 97 (80.8) | 23 (19.2) |
| Colostrum has many benefits for your newborn immune system | 92 (66.7) | 28 (33.3) |
| Most newborns with jaundice can continue breastfeeding | 91 (65.8) | 29 (34.2) |
| Premature infants who breast-feed may need iron and vitamin supplements | 40 (33.3) | 80 (66.7) |
| Breastfeeding helps defend against infections, prevent allergies, and protect against a number of chronic conditions | 70 (58.3) | 50 (41.7) |
| Keeping your newborn upright for 20 to 30 minutes after feeding will give his tummy time to settle and reduce feeding intolerances | 61 (50.8) | 59 (49.2) |
| Most newborn breastfeeding sessions take 20 to 45 minutes | 56 (46.7) | 64 (53.3) |
| A newborn can go for 2 - 3 hours without the need to feed | 25 (20.8) | 95 (79.2) |
| Mean percentage | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Infection prevention | ||
| Cleanliness around newborns makes sense because newborn babies’ immune systems aren’t fully developed | 88 (73.3) | 32 (26.7) |
| Mean percentage | 73.3% | 26.7% |
| Vaccination | ||
| Preterm babies should be vaccinated according to the recommended schedule, without correction for prematurity | 83 (60.2) | 37 (39.8) |
| Mean percentage | 60.2% | 39.8% |