Table 3. Logistic regression analysis for variables related to higher risk for early weaning.
| Variable | Coefficient (β) | Standard deviation | Odds ratio (OR) | CI 95% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parity | 1.10 | 0.2058 | 3.01* | 2.01 - 4.51 |
| Inter-delivery interval | 0.58 | 0.2496 | 1.79* | 1.09 - 2.92 |
| Mode of delivery | 0.56 | 0.29 | 1.75 | 0.98 - 3.13 |
| Maternal age | 1.87 | 0.44 | 6.49* | 2.69 - 15.61 |
| Social class | -0.95 | 0.19 | 0.38* | 0.26 - 0.56 |
| Maternal education | 0.34 | 0.20 | 1.41 | 0.94 - 2.10 |
| Paternal education | -1.33 | 0.33 | 0.26* | 0.13 - 0.50 |
| Paternal occupation | 0.70 | 0.20 | 2.02* | 1.36 - 3.00 |
| First BF started late | -0.40 | 0.25 | 0.66 | 0.40 - 1.09 |
| Initial difficulties | 0.44 | 0.23 | 1.55 | 0.98 - 2.45 |
*P < 0.05