Table 1 Initiation of breastfeeding by site and child sex
Urban boys | Urban girls | Rural boys | Rural girls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total number of children | 633 | 512 | 823 | 665 |
Number of children with breastfeeding initiated during first hour | 254 (40%) | 251 (49%) | 291 (35%) | 270 (40%) |
Number of children with breastfeeding initiated during first 24 hours | 272 (43%) | 351 (68.5%) | 414 (50.3%) | 328 (49.3%) |