Table 5.
Result of logistic regression on maternal depression and associated factors
| Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepfamily | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 2.62 | 0.99–6.91 | .052 |
| Maternal age (continuous value) | 0.94a | 0.91–0.98 | .001 |
| Maternal self-perceived health | |||
| Very good, good, or normal | 1.00 | ||
| Not so good or poor | 2.36 | 1.29–4.33 | .006 |
| Stress score (continuous value) | 1.67b | 1.55–1.81 | <.001 |
| I can breastfeed my child as I expect | |||
| Agree or slightly agree | 1.00 | ||
| Disagree or strongly disagree | 1.83 | 1.28–2.62 | .001 |
| I fulfill the parent role well | |||
| Agree or slightly agree | 1.00 | ||
| Disagree or strongly disagree | 2.49 | 1.76–3.51 | <.001 |
| Number of children | |||
| 1 | 1.00 | ||
| 2 | 0.63 | 0.44–0.90 | .010 |
| ≥3 | 0.68 | 0.39–1.19 | .173 |
Non-significant factors other than stepfamily were excluded
aOdds ratio for every 1-year increase
bOdds ratio for every 1-point increase