Table 2 Chi-square bivariate analysis on characteristics associated with breastfeeding initiation in the first hour after birth
Variables | Breastfeeding within the first hour of life | Prevalence Ratio (95% Confidence Interval) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Yes (%) | No (%) | Â | Â |
Birth weight | ||||
   ≥2,500 g | 593 (47.6) | 653 (52.4) | 1.30 (0.94-1.82) | 0.085 |
   <2,500 g | 23 (36.5) | 40 (63.5) |  |  |
Gestational age at birth | ||||
   Term | 592(47.5) | 654 (52.5) | 1.25 (0.91-1.72) | 0.144 |
   Preterm | 24 (38.1) | 39 (61.9) |  |  |
Parity | ||||
   Multiparity | 319 (48.9) | 333 (51.1) | 1.08 (0.97-1.21) | 0.180 |
   First-time mother | 297 (45.2) | 360 (54.8) |  |  |
Mother's previous experience with breastfeeding | ||||
   Present | 309 (48.9) | 323 (51.1) | 1.08 (0.96-1.21) | 0.199 |
   Absent | 307 (45.3) | 370 (54.7) |  |  |
Mother's age at delivery | ||||
   ≥20 years | 477 (45.2) | 579 (54.8) | 0.82 (0.72-0.94) | 0.005 |
   <20 years | 139 (54.9) | 114 (45.1) |  |  |
Maternal educational level | ||||
   >4 years of study | 360 (44.1) | 456 (55.9) | 0.85 (0.76-0.95) | 0.006 |
   ≤4 years of study | 256 (51.9) | 237 (48.1) |  |  |
Montly Family income | ||||
   ≥2 minimum wage | 228 (37.7) | 376 (62.3) | 0.69(0.61-0.78) | <0.001 |
   <2 minimum wage | 388 (55.0) | 317 (45.0) |  |  |
Prenatal breastfeeding class | ||||
   Yes | 171 (50.7) | 166 (49.3) | 1.11 (0.98-1.26) | 0.116 |
   No | 445 (45.8) | 527 (54.2) |  |  |
Prenatal guidance regarding the advantages of breastfeeding | ||||
   Yes | 437 (52.7) | 392 (47.3) | 1.41 (1.24-1.61) | 0.000 |
   No | 179 (37.3) | 301 (62.7) |  |  |
Method of delivery | ||||
Vaginal | 481 (65.8) | 250 (34.2) | 2.82 (2.41-3.30) | <0.001 |
Cesarean or forceps | 135 (23.4) | 443 (76.6) | Â | Â |