Table 2.
Multiple logistic regression analysis of the independent variables demonstrating their relationship with the outcome variable, rate of availability of MOM adjusted for the effect of the covariates.
| Characteristic | Beta (log odds) | df | Significance | Exp(B) | CI upper | CI Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of mother | 0.065 | 1 | 0.069 | 1.067 | 0.995 | 1.145 |
| Vaginal delivery | 0.504 | 1 | 0.204 | 1.655 | 0.760 | 3.606 |
| Total APGAR Score at 5 min | 0.457 | 1 | 0.054 | 1.579 | 0.992 | 2.514 |
| Number of times breastfed in the NICU | 0.083 | 1 | 0.003* | 1.086 | 1.028 | 1.148 |
| Number of lactation consultant visits | 0.118 | 1 | 0.152 | 1.125 | 0.957 | 1.322 |
df degree of freedom, CI confidence interval, Exp(B) exponent for Beta value (Odd’s ratio).
*P value < 0.05.