ATTITUDE OF WORKING MOTHERS TO EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING (EBF) IN NNAMDI

AZIKIWE TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI NORTH L.G.A., ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

SECTION A

Section A: Bio-data (socio-demographic variables).

You are required to fill or tick [√] only one option as it applies to you in all sections below.

SECTION A:

Socio-demographic Characteristics

1. AGE

20-29 years [ ]

30-39 years [ ]

40-49 years [ ]

2. MARITAL STATUS

Married [ ]

Unmarried/Single [ ]

Divorced/Widowed [ ]

3. PLACE OF RESIDENCE

Rural [ ]

Urban [ ]

4. RELIGIOUS BELIEFS

Christianity [ ]

Islam [ ]

Traditional [ ]

5. LEVEL OF EDUCATION
No education [ ]

Primary [ ]

Secondary [ ]

Tertiary [ ]

6. AVERAGE MONTHLY INCOME OF FAMILY

10,000-20000 naira [ ]

21,000-40,000 naira [ ]

41,000-60,000 naira [ ]

SECTION B

ATTITUDE OF WORKING MOTHERS TO EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING (EBF) IN NNAMDI

AZIKIWE TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI NORTH L.G.A., ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Closed ended questions and structured interview schedules were constructed, by answering “yes

or no” as stated below;

1. Age, level of education and knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding

A. Giving only Breast milk?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

B. Giving Breast milk and Formula

Yes [ ] No [ ]

C. Giving Breast milk and water

Yes [ ] No [ ]

D. Giving Breast milk, Water and Food supplement

 Yes [ ] No [ ]

E. Do you know the definition of Exclusive breastfeeding?

Yes [ ] No [ ]

2. Who Support and advice on breastfeeding

a. Partner? Yes [ ] No [ ]

b. Friends? Yes [ ] No [ ]

c. Relatives? Yes [ ] No [ ]

d. Workmates? Yes [ ] No [ ]

e. Doctor/Midwife/Nurse? Yes [ ] No [ ]

f. Childcare Provider? Yes [ ] No [ ]

g. Community group? Yes [ ] No [ ]

h. Media/Internet? Yes [ ] No [ ]

i. More than one answer? Yes [ ] No [ ]

j. None of the above? Yes [ ] No [ ]