Table 3 Association of factors associated with partial breastfeeding in Nepal
Predictor variables | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
Birth Order | ||
 Higher birth order | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 First birth order | −0.133 (−0.217, −0.052) | 1.971 (*1.374,2.827) |
Birth weight | ||
 Low (<  2.5 kg) | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Normal (≥ 2.5 kg) | 0.139 (0.063, 0.239) | 0.572* (0.388,0.845) |
Occupation of mother | ||
 Home maker mother | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Working mother | 0.102 (0.023,0.202) | 0.706 (0.474,1.050) |
Residence by region | ||
 Mid-western region | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Eastern region | 0.079 (−0.003, 0.161) | 0.701 (0.473,1.041) |
Knowledge of duration of exclusive breastfeeding | ||
 Incorrect response | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Correct response | 0.155 (0.100, 0.321) | 0.471* (0.282,0.787) |
Initiation of breastfeeding | ||
 After one hour from birth | 1.0 |  |
 Within an hour of birth | 0.101 (0.021, 0.195) | 0.582* (0.398,0.851) |
Breastfeeding problems | ||
 Self-reported to be absent | 1.0 |  |
 Self-reported to be present | −0.143 (−0.235, −0.065) | 0.466* (0.320, 0.679) |
Colostrum feeding | ||
 Not Given | 1.0 | 1.0 |
 Given | 0.086 (0.015, 0.565) | 1.550 (0.398, 6.040) |