Table 5.

Logistic regression analysis of factors influencing EBF

Variable	Adjusted OR (95 % CI)	P value
Age group (years)
15–24	1
25–34	1.33 (0.72–2.45)	0.36
35–49	2.56 (1.18–5.59)	0.02
Employed for cash
No	1
Yes	2.35 (0.89–6.16)	0.08
Advice on breastfeeding during ANC attendance
No	1
Yes	1.22 (0.67–2.23)	0.53
Advice on breastfeeding during post natal period
No	1
Yes	1.71 (0.90–3.24)	0.10
Overall knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding
Poor	1
Good	2.15 (1.22–3.76)	0.008