Table 4. Results for multivariate analyses of the model for exclusive breastfeeding abandonment at two and four months after giving birth. Viçosa, MG, Southeastern Brazil, 2011-2012.
| Variable Time in months after delivery | PRadjusted | 95%CI | pa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months | |||
| PPD Symptoms | |||
| No | 1 | 0.002 | |
| Yes | 1.61 | 1.19;2.19 | |
| Traumatic delivery | |||
| No | 1 | 0.035 | |
| Yes | 1.40 | 1.02;2.91 | |
| 4 months | |||
| Education (years) | |||
| ≥ 12 | 1 | ||
| 9 to 11 | 2.01 | 1.28;3.17 | 0.002 |
| 0 to 8 | 2.15 | 1.36;3.38 | 0.001 |
| Home ownership | |||
| Yes | 1 | ||
| No | 1.23 | 1.02;1.48 | 0.025 |
| Returned to work or study at four months | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 1.33 | 1.09;1.63 | 0.004 |
| Received guidance on breastfeeding in the postpartum period | |||
| Yes | 1 | ||
| No | 1.21 | 1.01;1.45 | 0.038 |
| Mother’s reaction to the news of the pregnancy | |||
| Pleased | 1 | ||
| Others | 1.29 | 1.09;1.52 | 0.002 |
| Partner’s help with infant care | |||
| Yes | 1 | ||
| No | 1.33 | 1.04;1.70 | 0.023 |
PPD: Postpartum depression
a Wald test.
PPD: Postpartum depression