Table 1 Estimated frequency distribution of breastfeeding related variables
From: Prevalence and predictors of 6-month exclusive breastfeeding among Canadian women: a national survey
N* | % (95% CI)† | |
|---|---|---|
Intention of breastfeeding before child birth | ||
Formula feeding alone | 6,610 | 9.9 (9.2-10.7) |
Breastfeeding alone | 49,850 | 75.0 (73.8-76.1) |
Combination of formula & breastfeeding | 10,027 | 15.1 (14.1-16.1) |
Ever breastfeeding | 60,309 | 90.3 (89.6-91.1) |
Liquids were first introduced at ≥ 6 months | 17,182 | 25.8 (24.6-27.0) |
Solids were first introduced at ≥ 6 months | 21,306 | 31.9 (30.6-33.2) |
Breastfeeding termination at ≥ 6 months | 35,946 | 53.9 (52.6-55.2) |
Exclusive breastfeeding for ≥ 6 months | 9,217 | 13.8 (12.9-14.8) |