Table 4 Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression of selected explanatory factors and lactational mastitis, pooled sample (N = 3,314)
Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
Age a | ||
15 – 24 years | 1.0 | 1.0 |
25 – 35 years | 0.79 (0.64, 0.96) | 0.88 (0.68, 1.13) |
36 – 49 years | 0.56 (0.24, 1.31) | 0.71 (0.33, 1.54) |
Time since birth | ||
< 6 months | 1.0 | 1.0 |
6–24 months | 1.42 (1.38, 1.47) | 1.46 (1.37, 1.55) |
Highest education level | ||
Never attended school | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Some primary | 2.21 (1.24, 3.95) | 2.19 (1.18, 4.06) |
Completed primary | 2.38 (1.01, 5.60) | 2.26 (0.96, 5.29) |
Some secondary or higher | 2.46 (1.17, 5.19) | 2.74 (1.19, 6.31) |
Household wealth index quartile | ||
Poorest | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Poorer | 0.63 (0.26, 1.51) | 0.65 (0.28, 1.49) |
Richer | 0.86 (0.79, 0.93) | 0.75 (0.66, 0.85) |
Richest | 0.47 (0.15, 1.52) | 0.42 (0.13, 1.35) |
Parity | ||
Multiparous | 1.0 | b |
Primiparous | 1.17 (0.81, 1.69) | |
Most recent birth by caesarean section | ||
No | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Yes | 1.84 (0.91, 3.74) | 1.46 (1.07, 2.00) |
Counselling on breastfeeding during PNC of newborn | ||
Yes, immediate (48 h after birth) | 1.0 | b |
Yes, delayed (> 48 h after birth) | 1.15 (0.41, 3.21) | |
Noc | 1.04 (0.65, 1.68) | |
Observation of breastfeeding during PNC of newborn | ||
Yes, immediate (48 h after birth) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Yes, delayed (> 48 h after birth) | 1.28 (0.57, 2.88) | 1.07 (0.38, 3.03) |
Noc | 1.10 (0.76, 1.58) | 0.99 (0.53, 1.89) |
Prelacteal feed | ||
No | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Yes | 2.31 (0.78, 6.82) | 2.15 (0.70, 6.61) |