Table 4 Reasons for stopping breastfeeding
Main reason | Additional reasons a | Total a | |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Health workers advice | 32 (28) | 22 (19) | 54 (47) |
Illness (weakness, body pain etc) | 29 (25) | 23 (20) | 52 (45) |
HIV-diagnosis | 20 (17) | 54 (47) | 74 (64) |
Not enough milk | 10 (9) | 16 (14) | 26 (22) |
Breastfeeding difficulties | 10 (9) | 5 (4) | 15 (13) |
Custom related (e.g. grown "big enough") | 9 (8) | 11 (9) | 20 (17) |
Family pressure | 2 (2) | 0 (0) | 2 (2) |
New pregnancy | 2 (2) | 0 (0) | 2 (2) |
Work situation | 1 (1) | 4 (3) | 5 (4) |
Other reasons | 1 (1) | 4 (3) | 5 (4) |
Total | 116 (100) |