Table 3 Hierarchy of explanatory factors for EBF discontinuation in decreasing order of contribution
From: Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding of children under six months of age in Cote d’Ivoire
Explanatory factors | Chi2 | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|
Loss of chi-square value if this variable is removed from the model | Absolute (%) | Relative (%) | |
Region of residence | 736.97, 676.36 | 8.22 | 20.33 |
Child's health status | 736.97, 679.95 | 7.74 | 19.13 |
Household standard of living | 736.97, 680.14 | 7.71 | 19.06 |
Child's sex | 736.97, 691.17 | 6.21 | 15.36 |
Exposure to medical discourse | 736.97, 696.9 | 5.44 | 13.44 |
Mother's education level | 736.97, 699.18 | 5.13 | 12.68 |