Table 3.
Logistic regression model of the significant factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)
| Variables | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p - value | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p - value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s age (years) | 1.08 (1.02, 1.15) | 0.005 | 1.05 (0.98, 1.12) | 0.194 |
| Age of baby (months) | 0.79 (0.70, 0.90) | 0.000 | 0.82 (0.71, 0.95) | 0.007 |
| Educational level | ||||
| None | 0.00 (0.00, 0.00) | 0.999 | 0.00 (0.00, 0.00) | 0.999 |
| Basic | 0.63 (0.30, 1.35) | 0.235 | 0.50 (0.13, 1.92) | 0.311 |
| Secondary | 1.01 (0.44, 2.34) | 0.977 | 0.81 (.21, 3.22) | 0.767 |
| Tertiary | Reference | Reference | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Unemployed | Reference | Reference | ||
| Self-employed | 3.50 (1.68, 7.29) | 0.001 | 2.60 (1.09, 6.22) | 0.032 |
| Privately employed | 3.05 (1.27, 7.32) | 0.013 | 2.19 (0.81, 5.89) | 0.121 |
| Publicly employed | 3.47 (1.34, 8.98) | 0.010 | 1.26 (0.27, 5.82) | 0.766 |