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Table 3 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with breastfeeding intention among Syrian mothers

From: Factors affecting intention to breastfeed among Syrian and Jordanian mothers: a comparative cross-sectional study

Variables

Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% Confidence Interval)

P-value

Mothers age(years)

  

   ≤ 25

1.7 (1.03, 2.67)

0.04

   > 25

1

 

Family income per month

  

   ≤ $200

1

 

   > $200

1.8 (1.15, 2.68)

0.01

Number of live births

  

   0

3.7 (1.41, 9.52)

0.01

   1

3.9 (2.01, 7.36)

0.01

   ≥2

1

 

Previous breastfeeding experience

  

   Yes

2.2 (1.04, 4.62)

0.04

   No

1

 

Breastfeeding partner support

  

   Yes

2.3 (1.06, 5.11)

0.04

   No

1

 

Positive attitude scores*

1.1 (1.049, 1.126)

0.01

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