Table 5 Infant-survival practices
Items | Frequency/Percentage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Never | Rarely | Occasionally | Always | |
I practice 6 months exclusive breastfeeding for my baby | 45 (11.7) | 53 (13.7) | 36 (9.3) | 252 (65.3) |
I make use of Insecticide Treated Nets to prevent my baby from getting malaria. | 30 (7.8) | 61 (15.8) | 52 (13.5) | 243 (62.9) |
I take my baby for immunisation when due. | 23 (6.0) | 30 (7.8) | 48 (12.4) | 285 (73.8) |
How often do you clean your nipples when you need to breastfeed? | 44 (11.4) | 75 (19.4) | 83 (21.5) | 184 (47.7) |
How frequently do you sterilize the items used for your infant? | 36 (9.3) | 65 (16.9) | 61 (15.8) | 224 (58.0) |
I take my infant for regular clinic check-ups when required. | 25 (6.5) | 44 (11.4) | 80 (20.7) | 237 (61.4) |
I keep my environment clean to protect my baby from falling ill. | 11 (2.9) | 20 (5.2) | 31 (8.0) | 324 (83.9) |
Number of Respondents = 386 | ||||