Table 4 Knowledge related to breastfeeding (N = 326)

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for:

6 months

 6 weeks

0.9%

 2 months

0.3%

 6 months

71.8%

 8 months

4%

 Don’t know

23%

Breastfeeding improves the immunity of the baby and protects the baby from allergies and asthma.

True

 True

78.8%

 False

2.5%

 Do not know

18.7%

A breast-fed baby has a lower risk of obesity and diabetes.

True

 True

58.3%

 False

7.1%

 Do not know

34.7%

Breastfeeding is more time consuming than bottle feeding.

False

 True

39.3%

 False

20.9%

 Do not know

39.3%

Breast-fed babies have fewer dental cavities (i.e., problems with tooth decay).

True

 True

59.2%

 False

9.5%

 Do not know

31.3%

Drugs and alcohol can be passed through breast milk to the baby.

True

 True

61.3%

 False

7.7%_

 Do not know

31%