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Eighty-two pharmacists out of 114 participated, yielding a 72% response rate.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although most rated their knowledge positively, objective knowledge was variable; only 11% identified correct breastfeeding duration. Confidence was highest for advising on medicine\u2013breastfeeding compatibility but modest for identifying and managing breastfeeding complications. 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