Table 3 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with early cessation of breastfeeding
Significant associations and predictors | P > z | Difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Incomplete secondary education | <0.0001 | +21% (+17, +25) |
No additional education | <0.0001 | +20% (+16, +24) |
Smoking prior to pregnancy | <0.0001 | +20% (+16, +24) |
Smoking during pregnancy | <0.0001 | +13% (+11, +150 |
Low birth weight | 0.0004 | -132 g (-206, -58) |
Preterm birth | 0.01 | +3% (+1, +5) |
Very preterm birth | 0.09 | +0.5% (-0.4, +1.4) |
Maternal postnatal depression | 0.12 | +2.1% (-0.6, +4.8) |
Maternal age | 0.15 | -2.0 yrs (-4.9, +0.9) |
Maternal antenatal depression | 0.25 | +4.1% (-2.1, +6.2) |
Maternal social support index | 0.32 | -0.4% (-2.4, +1.6) |