Table 4

Logistic regression of the predictors of exclusive breastfeeding

Variable

AoR^†

95%CI

p value

Knowledge about EBF

Inadequate knowledge of EBF

Reference

Adequate knowledge of EBF

5.4

2.5, 11.6

< 0.001

Pathological problems*

Yes

Reference

No

6.6

3.2, 13.6

< 0.001

Place of delivery

Home

Reference

Health facility

3.0

1.7, 5.4

< 0.001

AoR Adjusted Odds Ratio

^† Variables included in the model: employment, marital status, place of delivery, partner's education, pathological problems and knowledge of EBF

*Problems related to mothers' breasts (engorgement, sore/cracked nipple, mastitis or abscess).

Nkala and Msuya International Breastfeeding Journal 2011 6:17   doi:10.1186/1746-4358-6-17