Table 4.
Logistic analysis of maternal and infants factors associated with the practice of EBF
| Variables | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
|
Age of mother (years) |
|
|
| 25 or less |
1 |
- |
| 26-30 |
1.25 (0.74, 2.10) |
- |
| 31-35 |
1.03 (0.57, 1.85) |
- |
| 36 or older |
0.73 (0.31, 1.73) |
- |
|
Mother educational level |
|
|
| Primary |
0.32 (0.17, 0.59) |
0.33 (0.13, 0.81) |
| Secondary |
0.59 (0.37, 0.95) |
0.57 (0.29, 1.11) |
| Tertiary |
1 |
1 |
|
Socioeconomic class |
|
|
| Lower |
1 |
1 |
| Middle |
1.65 (1.45, 4.68) |
0.46 (0.22, 0.99) |
| Upper |
2.60 (1.04, 2.64) |
0.32 (0.14, 0.74) |
|
Occupation of mother |
|
|
| None |
1 |
1 |
| Unskilled |
0.46 (0.26, 0.82) |
0.22 (0.01, 3.85) |
| Semi-skilled |
1.06 (0.56, 1.92) |
0.45 (0.03, 8.34) |
| Skilled |
1.15 (0.63, 2.12) |
0.64 (0.04, 11.9) |
|
Distance of workplace from home |
|
|
| Within residence |
0.61 (0.31, 1.25) |
- |
| Nearby (<30 minutes walk) |
0.63 (0.37, 1.09) |
- |
| Farther (>30 minutes walk) |
1 |
- |
|
Maternity leave |
|
|
| No |
1 |
- |
| Yes |
1.44 (0.88, 2.37) |
- |
|
Antenatal care |
|
|
| No |
0.43 (0.17, 1.08) |
- |
| Yes |
1 |
- |
|
Mode of delivery |
|
|
| Vaginal (spontaneous or assisted) |
1 |
- |
| Caesarean section (CS) |
0.29 (0.15, 0.55) |
- |
|
Age of child (months) |
|
|
| Less than 1 |
1 |
1 |
| 1-2 |
0.84 (0.46, 1.54) |
0.72 (0.34, 1.51) |
| 3-4 |
0.61 (0.29, 1.27) |
0.58 (0.23, 1.44) |
| 5-6 |
0.17 (0.06, 0.51) |
0.20 (0.06, 0.73) |
|
Sex |
|
|
| Male |
1 |
- |
| Female |
1.28 (0.75, 1.71) |
- |
|
Birth rank |
|
|
| First |
1 |
- |
| Second |
1.71 (0.94, 3.11) |
- |
| Third |
1.49 (0.81, 2.78) |
- |
| Fourth |
1.95 (0.98, 3.71) |
- |
| Fifth and higher |
1.10 (0.55, 2.18) |
- |
|
Colostrum given |
|
|
| No |
1 |
1 |
| Yes |
3.12 (1.36, 7.17) |
0.60 (0.22, 1.64) |
|
Infants first feed |
|
|
| Water and/or water based solutions |
1 |
1 |
| Breast milk |
2.73 (1.69, 4.40) |
3.36 (1.75, 6.66) |
| Formula based- milks | 0.48 (0.22, 1.07) | 0.54 (0.18, 1.63) |