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Table 4 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with breastfeeding intention among Jordanian 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

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

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