Table 4 Results of logistic regression analysis for predicting a pass on the IBLCE exam (N = 78)

 Passed the test _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

How many hours of clinical practice you had_{(1-less than five to 3-more than ten)}

0.83,81,691.2

Number of hours of bedside learning _{(1-less than 5 to 3-more than 10)}

0.06,3.09

Forms of informal breastfeeding education have you attended: Breastfeeding conferences/symposiums_{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.24 26.36

Forms of informal breastfeeding education have you attended: 20-h course for primary health care teams _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.97,6.71

Forms of informal breastfeeding education have you attended: Breastfeeding webinars_{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.51,5.38

Motivation for sitting exam: To improve my knowledge in breastfeeding _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.58,3.44

Motivation for sitting exam: So I can work as an IBCLC _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.56,2.21

Study strategies used: Reread handouts _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.01,2.21

Study strategies used: Tested myself with practice questions _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.01,3.61

Study strategies used:Studied with others _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.54,2.34

Study strategies used Underlined or highlighted while reading_{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.33,1.99

Materials used: Course handouts_{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.09,3.57

Materials used: Translated questions from Comprehensive Lactation Consultant Exam Review _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

0.54,3.86

How clear were instructions provided by IBCLC regarding exam procedure _{(1-unclear to 3-completely clear)}

0.07,19.55

How clear were the photographs used in the test?_{(1-unclear to 3-completely clear)}

0.22,32.51

Constant

 Passed the test _{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

How many hours of clinical practice you had_{(1-less than five to 3-more than ten)}

0.28,0.82

Non-formal breastfeeding education: Congresses/Simposiums_{(0-No, 1-Yes)}

2.26,24.84

How clear were the photographs used in the test?_{(1-unclear to 3-completely clear)}

1.17,10.41

Constant

0.08