Table 4 Variables associated with breastfeeding maintenance in adolescent mothers
Breastfeeding ≥6 months | Breastfeeding ≥12 months | Breastfeeding ≥24 months | |
|---|---|---|---|
Distal block | |||
Paternal age, ≥22 years | X | ||
Maternal skin color, black/brown | X | ||
Multiparity | X | ||
Proximal intermediate block | |||
Infant sex, female | X | ||
Proximal block | |||
Maternal grandmother supports breastfeeding | X | X | |
Partner supports breastfeeding | X | ||
Pacifier use, never | X | X | X |
Longer exclusive breastfeeding duration | X | X | |