Table 1 Description of socio-economic, demographic and pre-natal characteristics.
Variables | N | % |
|---|---|---|
Prenatal breastfeeding class (1,262) | Â | Â |
   Yes | 337 | 26.7 |
   No | 925 | 73.3 |
Maternal educational level (1,309) | Â | Â |
   >4 years of study | 816 | 62.3 |
   ≤4 years of study | 493 | 37.7 |
Montly family income (1,309) | Â | Â |
   ≥2 minimum wage (greater than US$346.80) | 604 | 46.1 |
   <2 minimum wage (less than US$346.80) | 705 | 53.9 |
Prenatal guidance regarding advantages of breastfeeding (1,309) | Â | Â |
   Yes | 829 | 63.3 |
   No | 480 | 36.7 |
Method of delivery (1,309) | Â | Â |
   Vaginal | 731 | 55.8 |
   Cesarean or forceps | 578 | 44.2 |