Table 3 Household and environmental factors influencing EBF Practices in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South Province, 2018
Variable | Non-EBF n = 144 | EBF n = 81 | OR (95% CI) | p - value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Maternal occupation | ||||
Employed | 27 | 20 | 1 | |
Unemployed | 117 | 61 | 1.42 (0.73, 2.74) | 0.29 |
Income source | ||||
Independent | 21 | 24 | 1 | |
Dependent | 123 | 57 | 0.41 (0.21, 0.79) | 0.007 |
Residence | ||||
Rural | 96 | 58 | 1 | |
Urban/mine | 48 | 23 | 0.73 (0.44, 1.44) | 0.45 |
Live in few rooms (1 or 2) | ||||
Yes | 54 | 11 | 1 | |
No | 89 | 70 | 3.86 (1.88, 7.93) | 0.0001 |