Table 4 Multivariate analysis of different risk factors of delayed initiation of breastfeeding for 396 mothers
Variables | Delayed initiation of breastfeeding n (%) | Early initiation of breastfeeding n (%) | AOR (95%CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marital status | ||||
Unmarried | 58 (43.6) | 75 (56.4) | 1.49 (1.13, 1.95) | 0.004 |
Married | 77 (29.3) | 186 (70.7) | 1 | |
Mode of delivery | ||||
Cesarean delivery | 55 (59.1) | 38 (40.9) | 2.24 (1.74, 2.88) | < 0.000 |
Vaginal delivery | 80 (26.4) | 223 (73.6) | 1 | |
Counselling about early initiation of breastfeeding | ||||
No | 59 (44.4) | 74 (55.6) | 1.71 (1.29, 2.20) | < 0.000 |
Yes | 76 (28.9) | 187 (71.1) | 1 | |
Who counselled about early initiation of breastfeeding? | ||||
Non- Health professional | 8 (50.0) | 8 (50.0) | 1.84 (1.08, 3.12) | 0.049 |
Health professional | 70 (27.1) | 188 (72.9) | 1 | |