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Breastfeeding Week, globally celebrated from 1-7 August, highlights the importance of breastfeeding, and supports mothers worldwide. The theme for 2024 is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.
August 2, 2024
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Breastfeeding
TOTAL RESPONDERS
1
Do you know what exclusive breastfeeding is?
731 responded out of 752 polled
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YES, I KNOW.
I AM UNSURE.
NO, I AM NOT AWARE.
2
Do you believe that breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months is important?
674 responded out of 719 polled
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YES, IT IS CRUCIAL.
IT IS SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT.
NO, IT IS NOT NECESSARY.
3
Do you know the benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby?
588 responded out of 619 polled
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YES, I KNOW THEM WELL.
I KNOW SOME BENEFITS.
NO, I AM NOT AWARE.
4
At what age is it recommended to start introducing semi-solid foods to a breastfed baby?
533 responded out of 552 polled
5
What is your perception of breastfeeding in public?
488 responded out of 516 polled
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IT IS COMPLETELY ACCEPTABLE.
IT IS ACCEPTABLE IN CERTAIN SITUATIO
IT SHOULD BE DONE PRIVATELY.
6
Are you aware of the support services available for breastfeeding mothers in your community?
467 responded out of 482 polled
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YES, I KNOW ABOUT THEM.
I HAVE HEARD OF SOME SERVICES.
NO, I AM NOT AWARE.
7
Do you have any children?
429 responded out of 437 polled
8
Did you or your partner exclusively breastfeed your child for the first six months? (Children - Yes)
370 responded out of 381 polled
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YES, EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFED.
BREASTFED, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY.
DID NOT BREASTFEED.
I DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN.
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How supportive is your community towards breastfeeding mothers? (Children - No)
56 responded out of 58 polled
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VERY SUPPORTIVE
SOMEWHAT SUPPORTIVE
NOT SUPPORTIVE
10
How supportive is your community towards breastfeeding mothers?
352 responded out of 361 polled
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VERY SUPPORTIVE
SOMEWHAT SUPPORTIVE
NOT SUPPORTIVE
11
For working mothers: Do you have access to breastfeeding-friendly facilities at your workplace?
329 responded out of 341 polled
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YES, FULLY ACCESSIBLE.
PARTIALLY ACCESSIBLE.
NOT ACCESSIBLE.
NOT APPLICABLE.
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