The Effect of a Maternal Double Megadose of Vitamin A Supplement on Serum Levels of Retinol in Children Aged under Six Months

Table 4

Distribution of maternal breastfeeding in children after six months by supplement group, Recife, 2008-2009.

Type of feeding	400,000 IU vitamin A		200,000 IU vitamin A		𝑃^∗
	𝑛	%	𝑛	%
2 months
Exclusive maternal breastfeeding	70	52.24	64	47.76	0.48
Maternal breastfeeding	38	46.34	44	53.66
4 months
Exclusive maternal breastfeeding	50	54.35	42	45.65	0.76
Maternal breastfeeding	52	57.14	39	42.86
6 months
Exclusive maternal breastfeeding	20	21.7	23	29.1	0.29
Maternal breastfeeding	72	78.3	56	70.9
Total	92	100	79	100

∗Chi-squared test.