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Table 3 Multivariable analysis of discontinued breastfeeding among working women

From: Work related determinants of breastfeeding discontinuation among employed mothers in Malaysia

Variables

Adjusted Odds Ratio

(95% CI)

Ethnicity

  

[Malay]

  

Chinese

3.7

(1.7-7.8)

Indian

7.3

(1.9-27.4)

Others

2.8

(0.5-16.7)

Maternity leave

  

[< 2 months]

  

≥2 months

5.2

(1.7-15.9)

Types of employer

  

[Private]

  

Government

0.8

(0.4-1.3)

Breastfeeding facilities

  

[Adequate]*

  

Inadequate

1.8

(1.1-3.1)

  1. [ ] = reference
  2. *availability of a room dedicated for breastfeeding and a refrigerator
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