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Table 4 Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression showing factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers in Goba Woreda, South East Ethiopia

From: Determinants of timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers in Goba Woreda, South East Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

Variables

Timely initiation of breastfeeding

 

Yes

No

COR[95%C.I]

P-value

Attendance of formal education

    

   Yes

215(57.0)

162(43.0)

1.4[1.02-2.02]

0.038

   No

98(48.0)

106(52.0)

1.0

 

Residence

    

   Urban

86(73.5)

31(26.5)

3.1[1.98-4.84]

< 0.0001

   Rural

228(47.3)

254(52.7)

1.0

 

Place of delivery

    

   Home

202(48.1)

218(51.9)

1.0

 

   Health institution

106(63.9)

60(36.1)

1.9[1.30-2.71]

0.001

Post Natal Counseling

    

   Yes

183(60.2)

120(39.6)

0.52[0.38-0.72]

< 0.0001

   No

131(44.3)

165(55.7)

1.0

 
  1. COR = Crude Odds Ratio; CI = Confidence Interval.
  2. AOR = Adjusted Odds Ratio.