Table 1 List of independent variables for the assessment of Spatial variation and determinants of delayed breastfeeding initiation in Ethiopia
Variable | Descriptions (classification) |
|---|---|
Mother age | 15–24, 25–34, 35–49 |
Residence status | Urban or Rural |
Religion | Orthodox, Protestant, Muslim, Other |
Region | Larger central: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR Small peripherals: Benishangul, Gambela, Afar, Somali Metropolis: Harari, Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa. |
Mother educational status | No education, Primary, Secondary or higher |
Wealth index | Poor, Middle, and Rich |
Marital status | Not married or married |
Antenatal | No ANC visit, 1–3 or 4 and above |
Place of delivery | Home, or health institution |
Mode of delivery | SVD or Cesarean section |
Type of birth | Single or twin and above |
Sex of child | Male or Female |
Parity | 1, 2–3, and 4 and above |
Community poverty level | Higher or lower |