Table 2 Multivariable logistic regression analyses of factors associated with delay initiation of breastfeeding among mothers with child of two years and less in Kassala, Eastern Sudan

Maternal age, years

1.07

0.97, 1.19

Child age, months

0.95

0.88, 1.02

Birth order

0.75

0.49, 1.15

Number of children < 5 years

0.61

0.29, 1.27

Child gender

Male

3.90

1.33, 11.47

Female

Reference

Residence

Rural

0.75

0.24, 2.28

Urban

Reference

Mode of delivery

Vaginal delivery

0.63

0.17, 2.30

Caesarean delivery

Reference

Place of delivery

Institutional

2.36

0.78, 7.19

Home

Reference

Received education on breastfeeding by healthcare personnel

Yes

1.42

0.41, 4.92

No

Reference

Paternal education

< Secondary level

0.48

0.16, 1.44

≥ Secondary level

Reference

Maternal medical disorders

With

5.07

1.22, 21.16

Without

Reference

Maternal occupation

Housewives

1.58

0.39, 6.44

Employed

Reference

Paternal occupation

Employed

0.34

0.11, 1.05

Not employed

Reference

Child hospitalization

Yes

1.47

0.45, 4.84

No

Reference