Table 1 Factors associated with breastfeeding maintenance at 6 months in adolescent mothers. Analysis of variables subjected to Poisson hierarchical regression analysis
Distal block (n = 228) | N (%) | RRc (95%CI) | RRa (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Maternal age | |||
≥18 years | 124 (54.4) | 1.17 (0.98–1.41) | 1.15 (0.96–1.38) |
Paternal age | |||
≥22 years | 111 (48.6) | 1.11 (0.95–1.33) | – |
Maternal education | |||
≥8 years | 123 (53.9) | 0.92 (0.77–1.10) | – |
Maternal skin color | |||
Black/brown | 89 (39.0) | 1.21 (1.02–1.43)* | 1.22 (1.03–1.44)* |
Parity | |||
Multiparous | 33 (14.5) | 0.97 (0.75–1.26) | – |
Cohabitation with partner at beginning of study | 135 (59.2) | 1.13 (0.94–1.36) | 1.07 (0.87–1.38) |
Cohabitation with maternal grandmother at beginning of study | 123 (53.9) | 0.83 (0.70–0.99)* | 0.87 (0.71–1.06) |
Distal intermediate block | |||
Planned pregnancy | 60 (26.3) | 0.93 (0.76–1.15) | – |
Smoked during pregnancy | |||
Did not smoke | 150 (65.8) | 1.14 (0.93–1.38) | – |
Number of prenatal visits | |||
≥7 visits | 144 (63.1) | 1.18 (0.96–1.44) | 1.17 (0.95–1.43) |
Received prenatal guidance on breastfeeding | 89 (39) | 1.00 (0.84–1.20) | – |
Participated in prenatal classes/groups | 49 (21.5) | 1.10 (0.90–1.33) | – |
Proximal intermediate block | |||
Type of delivery | |||
Vaginal | 179 (78.5) | 0.98 (0.79–1.21) | - |
Infant sex | |||
Female | 112 (49.1) | 1.09 (0.92–1.31) | - |
Birth weight | |||
≥3200 g | 110 (48.2) | 0.99 (0.83–1.18) | - |
Intention to breastfeed | |||
≥6 months | 218 (95.6) | 1.38 (0.74–2.59) | - |
Proximal block | |||
Exposed to intervention | 115 (50.4) | 1.15 (0.96–1.37) | 1.00 (0.86–1.18) |
Maternal grandmother supports breastfeeding | 163 (71.4) | 1.44 (1.08–1.93)* | 1.31 (1.04–1.64)* |
Partner supports breastfeeding | 164 (71.9) | 1.48 (1.10–1.99)* | 1.27 (0.99–1.63) |
Pacifier use | |||
Does not use | 102 (44.7) | 1.73 (1.44–2.07)** | 1.53 (1.30–1.80)** |
Exclusive breastfeeding duration (days) | 89 (39–180)a | 1.005 (1.004–1.007)** | 1.004 (1.002–1.005)** |