Table 2.
Results of multiple logistic regression of factors associated with initiating breastfeeding (n=344)
| Variable | RR (95% CI) | χ2 | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 1.11 (1.00 to 1.24) | 4.077 | 0.044 |
| Parity | |||
| Parous—no breastfeeding versus Primiparous | 0.28 (0.12 to 0.69) | 7.798 | 0.005 |
| Parous—any breastfeeding versus Primiparous | 2.67 (1.15 to 6.18) | 5.294 | 0.021 |
| TPB score 4: intention to breastfeed | 4.67 (2.91 to 7.49) | 40.759 | <0.0001 |
| Total IIFAS score | 1.17 (1.06 to 1.30) | 9.238 | 0.002 |
| Living status | |||
| With husband or partner versus on own | 6.07 (2.07 to 17.78) | 10.806 | 0.001 |
| With parents versus on own | 1.55 (0.38 to 6.27) | 0.381 | 0.537 |
| Other versus on own | 0.24 (0.03 to 2.27) | 1.542 | 0.214 |
IIFAS, Iowa Infant Feeding Assessment Scale; TPB, Theory of Planned Behaviour.