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Table 1 Knowledge on when to start breastfeeding

From: Breastfeeding knowledge of mothers in protracted crises: the Gaza Strip example

When should you start breastfeeding?

No

(%)

Immediately/within 1 hour

919

87.77

Within 1 day

87

8.31

Within 2 days

23

2.20

When the mother is ready

12

1.15

When the baby wants

3

0.29

Don’t know

2

0.19

After 3 days

1

0.10