Table 2 Baseline percent scores of breastfeeding knowledge and attitude among interns (n = 137) at Cairo University Hospital, Egypt, 2017–2018
Item percent score Knowledge: | Mean ± SD | Median (Q1:Q3) |
|---|---|---|
Advantages for the baby | 76.2 ± 19.5 | 83.3 (66.7:83.3) |
Maternal benefits versus limitations | 74.9 ± 16.7 | 83.3 (66.7:83.3) |
Colostrum | 72.2 ± 25.7 | 75.00 (50:100) |
Effective feeding | 93.1 ± 16.5 | 100 (100:100) |
Duration | 55.69 ± 25.75 | 58.3 (33.3:66.7) |
Complementary feeding | 56.8 ± 24.9 | 60 (40:80) |
Breast milk expression | 24.4 ± 24.9 | 20 (0:40) |
Problems with breastfeeding | 42.8 ± 15.4 | 40(28.3:46.7) |
Practical aspects of breastfeeding | 50.1 ± 18.7 | 50 (33.3:66.7) |
Total knowledge | 55.8 ± 11.9 | 56.45 (45.2: 64.5) |
Attitude towards breastfeeding | 78.8 ± 8.1 | 80 (74.1: 83.5) |