Table 4. Bi-variable and multivariable cox proportional hazard regression analysis of predictors of time to breastfeeding cessation among mothers who had children aged two to three years in Gozamin district from October 1, 2017-September 30/2020.
| S.no | Variables | CHR (95%CI) | AHR (95%CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of children | |||
| ≤ 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| >4 | 1.70 (1.09, 2.68) | 1.76 (1.10, 2.80) | 0.018 | |
| 2 | Antenatal care visit | |||
| ≥4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| <4 | 1.30 (0.79, 2.12) | 1.24 (0.76, 2.04) | 0.391 | |
| No | 2.96 (1.70, 5.16) | 2.15 (1.19, 3.89) | 0.011 | |
| 3 | Breastfeeding experience | |||
| ≥24 months | 1 | 1 | ||
| <24 months | 1.8 (1.23, 2.84) | 1.77 (1.14, 2.75) | 0.011 | |
| 4 | Immunization follow-up | |||
| Fully | 1 | 1 | ||
| Not fully | 2.26 (1.36, 3.75) | 1.50 (0.87, 2.57) | 0.143 | |
| 5 | Presence of cow milk | |||
| No | 1 | 1 | ||
| Yes | 3.49 (2.21, 5.52) | 3.01 (1.89, 4.78) | <0.001 | |