Table 1 Sample characteristics (N = 1984)
Characteristics | Frequency n | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age of children (Months) | ||
6-8 | 294 | 14.8 |
9-11 | 342 | 17.2 |
12-23 | 1348 | 67.9 |
Had diarrhoea at least once in the past 14 days | 651 | 32.8 |
Currently breastfeeding | 1895 | 95.5 |
Timely initiation of Breastfeeding | 823 | 41.5 |
Child fed colostrums | 1724 | 86.9 |
Educational level of mothers | ||
No schooling | 1367 | 68.9 |
Low (Primary school and JHS/Middle School) | 515 | 26.0 |
High (at least Secondary school) | 102 | 5.1 |
Age Groups of mothers (years) | ||
Under 18 | 16 | 0.8 |
18-34 | 1710 | 86.2 |
At least 35 | 258 | 13.0 |