Table 4.
Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression results on factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers who had 6-12 months infants in Wolaita Zone, Boditi Town, Southern Ethiopia, 2018.
| Variables | Exclusive Breastfeeding | Crude OR | Adjusted OR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No (%) | Yes (%) | (95% C.I) | (95% C.I) | |
| Residence | ||||
| Urban | 122(33.9) | 238(66.1) | 1 | 1 |
| Rural | 20(46.5) | 23(53.5) | 0.58(0.312, 1.115) | 1.07(0.457, 2.550) |
| Mothers education status | ||||
| Unable to read and write | 35(45.5) | 42(54.5) | 1 | 1 |
| Read and write | 12(36.4) | 21(63.6) | 1.45(0.630, 3.375) | 1.11(0.415, 3.324) |
| Primary education | 39(30.5) | 89(69.5) | 1.90(1.059, 3.415) | 1.23(0.569, 2.668) |
| Secondary education | 33(33.3) | 66(66.7) | 1.66(0.903, 3.077) | 0.87(0.377, 2.011) |
| Tertiary and above | 23(34.8) | 43(65.2) | 1.55(0.792, 3.064) | 0.98(0.408, 2.381) |
| Total Under 5 children | ||||
| One | 73(30.9) | 163(69.1) | 1.69(0.879, 3.274) | 0.83(0.373, 1.872) |
| Two | 50(40.7) | 73(59.3) | 1.11(0.553, 2.227) | 0.46(0.194, 1.099) |
| Three and above | 19(43.2) | 25(56.8) | 1 | 1 |
| ANC service utilization | ||||
| No | 35(44.9) | 43(55.1) | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 107(32.9) | 218(67.1) | 1.65(1.003, 2.741) | 0.99 (0.459, 2.155) |
| No of ANC visits | ||||
| Never had | 35(44.9) | 43(55.1) | 1 | 1 |
| Once | 15(57.7) | 11(42.3) | 0.59(0.243, 1.464) | 0.48(0.163, 1.423) |
| Twice | 33(38.8) | 52(61.2) | 1.28(0.687, 2.394) | 0.73(0.362, 1.501) |
| Three times | 27(33.3) | 54(66.7) | 1.62(0.856, 3.094) | 1.01(0.500, 2.070) |
| Four times and above | 32(24.1) | 101(75.9) | 2.56(1.413, 4.670) | 1.52(0231, 4.658) |
| Place of birth | ||||
| Home | 51(49.0) | 53(51.0) | 1 | 1 |
| Health Institution | 91(30.4) | 208(69.6) | 2.19(1.393, 3.472) | 0.44(0.151, 1.313) |
| Birth attendant | ||||
| Traditional birth attendant | 44(57.9) | 32(42.1) | 1 | 1 |
| Health care professional | 98(30.0) | 229(70.0) | 3.21(1.923, 5.367) | 5.27(1.618,17.211) ∗∗ |
| PNC Utilization | ||||
| No | 69(48.3) | 74(51.7) | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 73(28.1) | 187(71.9) | 2.38(1.561, 3.654) | 1.82(1.049, 3.163)∗ |
| Ever heard about EBF | ||||
| No | 13(68.4) | 6(31.6) | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 129(33.6) | 225(66.4) | 4.28(1.591,11.53) | 1.59(0.473, 5.394) |
| How soon after birth did you put your infant to breast | ||||
| Never put | 7(53.8) | 6(46.2) | 1 | 1 |
| Within one hour of birth | 35(18.4) | 155(81.6) | 5.16 (1.635,16.325) | 2.09 (0.546, 8.043) |
| 1 hour up to 1 day | 57(43.2) | 75(56.8) | 1.53(0.489, 4.817) | 0.73(0.190, 2.810) |
| 1 day up to 3 days | 43(63.2) | 25(36.8) | 0.67(0.205, 2.245) | 0.36(0.087, 1.495) |
| Colostrum feeding | ||||
| No | 60(54.1) | 51(45.9) | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 82(28.1) | 210(71.9) | 3.01(1.917, 4.736) | 1.48(0.811, 2.732) |
| Decision maker on infant feed | ||||
| My own decision | 52(26.5) | 144(73.5) | 2.90(1.122, 7.517) | 1.35(0.434, 4.238) |
| Husband/spouse | 23(34.8) | 43(65.2) | 2.00(0.718, 5.572) | 1.03(0.303, 3.554) |
| Together with husband | 33(55.0) | 27(45.0) | 0.90(0.323, 2.557) | 0.61(0.175, 2.135) |
| Health care provider | 17(35.4) | 31(64.6) | 2.02(0.690, 5.951) | 1.02(0.284, 3.676) |
| Others, specify1 | 17(51.5) | 16(48.5) | 1 | 1 |
| Breast problem since birth | ||||
| Yes | 67(51.5) | 63(48.5) | 1 | 1 |
| No | 75(27.5) | 198(72.5) | 2.80(1.818, 4.336) | 1.86(1.096, 3.187)∗ |
| Contraception use within the first 6 months of birth | ||||
| Yes | 61(44.9) | 75(55.1) | 1 | 1 |
| No | 81(30.3) | 186(69.7) | 1.86(1.219, 2.862) | 1.68(0.984, 2.869) |
| Husband support for EBF | ||||
| No | 64(53.3) | 56(46.7) | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 78(27.6) | 205(72.4) | 3.00(1.928, 4.680) | 1.05 (0.582, 1.927) |
| Cultural/religious support | ||||
| No | 31(55.4) | 25(44.6) | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 111(32.0) | 236(68.0) | 2.63(1.486, 4.676) | 1.71(0.789, 3.712) |
∗Significant association at P-value <0.05; ∗∗strong association with Adjusted Odds Ratio ≥3.
1Relatives, friends, and religious fathers.