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Table 5 Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with intention to exclusively breastfeed among pregnant women

From: Infant feeding knowledge, perceptions and practices among women with and without HIV in Johannesburg, South Africa: a survey in healthcare facilities

Factors

Adjusted odds ratios

95% confidence intervals

p-value

Maternal age (per year)

0.93

0.87, 0.99

0.033

Gestational age (per week)

0.94

0.90, 0.99

0.015

HIV-uninfected

3.60

1.50, 8.62

0.004

≥ 12 years of school

0.47

0.20, 1.07

0.070

Breastfeeding in previous pregnancy

3.86

1.61, 9.23

0.002

Discussed feeding intentions with someone

0.14

0.02, 1.16

0.068

General knowledge score (per unit increase)

1.04

0.84, 1.28

0.719

HIV-related knowledge score (per unit increase)

1.23

0.93, 1.63

0.004

  1. Chi-square = 33.65; R 2 = 0.159; Log likelihood ratio = – 88.90