Table 3 Factors affecting appropriate knowledge on breastfeeding practices among pregnant women in Moshi urban
Variables | Number | Appropriate breastfeeding knowledge n (%) | OR 95% CI | AOR 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | ||||
14–24 | 260 | 132 (50.8) | 1 | - |
25–34 | 230 | 145 (63.0) | 1.6 (1.2,2.4) | 0.9 (0.5, 1.6) |
35–49 | 46 | 31 (67.4) | 2.0 (1.0, 3.9) | 0.9 (0.3, 2.6) |
Education | ||||
None | 13 | 5 (38.5) | 1 | - |
Primary Education | 325 | 193 (59.4) | 2.3 (0.1, 7.3) | - |
Secondary and higher education | 198 | 110 (55.6) | 2.0 (0.6, 6.3) | - |
Marital status | ||||
Married/cohabiting | 479 | 285 (59.5) | 1 | - |
Single/separated/divorced | 57 | 23 (40.4) | 0.4 (0.3, 0.8) | 0.5 (0.3, 1.1) |
Number of pregnancies | ||||
1 | 188 | 71 (37.8) | 1 | - |
2 | 171 | 113 (66.1) | 3.2 (2.1, 5.0) | 2.6 (1.5, 4.4) |
3 and Above | 177 | 124 (70.1) | 3.9 (2.5, 6.0) | 3.5 (1.8, 6.9) |
Antenatal visits | ||||
Once | 17 | 14 (82.4) | 1 | - |
2–3 times | 344 | 204 (59.3) | 0.3 (0.1, 1.1) | 0.3 (0.1, 1.5) |
4 and above | 164 | 83 (50.6) | 0.3 (0.1, 0.8) | 0.2 (0.0, 1.0) |
Counselling on appropriate breastfeeding practices | ||||
Yes | 274 | 203 (74.1) | 4.3 (2.9, 6.2) | 3.7 (2.4, 5.7) |
No | 262 | 105 (40.1) | 1 | - |
Age of last born | ||||
< 2 years | 32 | 28 (87.5) | 1 | - |
2–4 years | 112 | 79 (70.5) | 0.3 (0.1, 1.1) | - |
> 4 years | 163 | 108 (66.3) | 0.3 (0.1, 0.8) | - |
Partner’s age | ||||
14–24 | 80 | 33 (41.3) | 1 | - |
25–34 | 282 | 177 (62.8) | 2.4 (1.4, 3.9) | 1.7 (0.9, 3.2) |
35–49 | 139 | 84 (60.4) | 2.2 (1.2, 3.8) | 0.9 (0.4, 2.2) |