Table 6.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of predictors of exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers.
| Variable | AOR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | ||
| Rural | 1 | |
| Urban | 1.34 (0.57–3.16) | 0.506 |
| Educational status | ||
| Illiterate | 1 | |
| Literate | 3.06 (1.01–9.32) | 0.049 |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 1 | |
| Employed | 0.85 (0.40–1.80) | 0.664 |
| Parity | ||
| >1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 3.07 (1.21–7.78) | 0.018 |
| Mothers’ knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding | ||
| Low | 1 | |
| High | 2.58 (1.31–5.07) | 0.006 |
| Mothers’ attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding | ||
| Less favorable | 1 | |
| Favorable | 43.18 (21.51–86.66) | <0.001 |
AOR: Adjusted odds ratio, CI: Confidence interval.