Table 4

Multivariate analysis of factors associated with breastfeeding intention among Jordanian mothers

Variables

Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval)

P-value


Education

< high school

2.9 (1.17, 7.11)

0.01

≥ high school

1

Previous breastfeeding experience

Yes

1.6 (1.32, 2.11)

0.01

No

1

Living with partner

Yes

1.8 (1.11, 2.84)

0.02

No

1

Household composition

Not living with family in law

2.5 (1.55, 4.63)

0.01

Living with family in law

1

Breastfeeding partner support

Yes

2. 2 (1.47, 3.33)

0.01

No

1

Positive attitude scores*

1.2 (1.15, 1.30)

0.01


* Total attitude scores range from 17 to 85, high scores indicated towards to positive breastfeeding attitude

Al-Akour et al. International Breastfeeding Journal 2010 5:6   doi:10.1186/1746-4358-5-6

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