Table 3 Factors independently associated with infant mortality, Gilgel Gibe Field Research Center, March, 2012

ANC follow up

Yes

No

2.04(1.04-4.02)

0.03*

Size of child at birth

Average/ large size

Small size

2.91(1.01-8.47)

0.04*

Birth order and interval

Order 2–4 & Interval ≥2 yrs

1

Order =1

2.13(0.67-6.77)

0.19

Order 2–4 & Interval < 2 yrs

4.14(1.10-15.55)

0.035*

Order ≥ 5 & Interval ≥2 yrs

2.59(1.30-5.19)

0.007*

Order ≥ 5 & Interval < 2 yrs

3.80(1.20-11.98)

0.012*

Soap use for hand washing^@

Yes

1

No

2.50(1.32-4.76)

0.005*

Perceived benefit

Positive

1

Negative

2.75(1.01-6.09)

0.012*