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. 2014 Aug;48(4):571–582. doi: 10.1590/S0034-8910.2014048005128

Table 4. Multiple hierarchical model to identify the factors associated with the exclusive use of bottles in children aged under one year. State capitals and Federal District, Brazil, 2008.

Variable PRadjusted 95%CI p
Model 1a      
 Maternal work     < 0.001e
  Not working outside the home 1    
  On maternity leave 0.97 0.86;1.10 0.708
  Working outside the home 1.39 1.32;1.47 < 0.001
 Primiparity      
  No 1    
  Yes   1.06;1.17 < 0.001

Model 2b
 Low birth weight      
  No 1    
  Yes 1.21 1.11;1.31 < 0.001

Model 3c
 Breastfed within the first hour after birth
  Yes 1    
  No 1.08 1.02;1.15 0.004

Model 4d
 Consumed processed milk on the first day after hospital discharge
  No 1    
  Yes 1.82 1.52;2.19 < 0.001
 Consumed tea on the first day after hospital discharge
  No 1    
  Yes 1.96 1.63;2.36 < 0.001

a Model 1: maternal work, primiparity, infant age.

b Model 2: Model 1 + low birth weight.

c Model 3: Model 2 + breastfeeding within the first hour.

d Model 4: Model 3 + intake of processed milk or tea on the first day.

e Linear trend test.