Table 1 Difference in outcomes for EBF (90+ days) versus Non-BF after weighting to ensure covariate balance using Entropy Balancing weights
EBF90days versus Non-BF Difference | 95% Confidence interval | |
|---|---|---|
Average number of nights spent in hospital by baby | −0.240 | (− 0.373, − 0.107) |
Current health of the baby | − 0.024 | (− 0.044, − 0.004) |
Baby admitted to hospital | − 0.043 | (− 0.059, − 0.028) |
Respiratory disease [including asthma] | − 0.022 | (− 0.031, − 0.013) |
Digestive allergies (e.g. lactose intolerant) | −0.004 | (− 0.013, 0.006) |
Eczema or any kind of skin allergy | −0.033 | (− 0.049, − 0.016) |
Kidney disease | − 0.002 | (− 0.006, 0.002) |
Any developmental delay | − 0.004 | (− 0.008, 0.001) |
Snuffles/common cold | − 0.045 | (− 0.070, − 0.021) |
Chest infection | − 0.100 | (− 0.123, − 0.078) |
Ear infection | −0.058 | (− 0.077, − 0.040) |
Feeding problems | − 0.031 | (− 0.043, − 0.019) |
Sleeping problems | −0.011 | (− 0.019, − 0.003) |
Dental problems | 0.005 | (− 0.003, 0.013) |
Wheezing or asthma | −0.045 | (− 0.058, − 0.032) |
Skin problem | − 0.020 | (− 0.038, − 0.002) |
Persistent nappy rash | 0.009 | (0.001, 0.017) |
Failure to gain weight or to grow | 0.013 | (0.006, 0.020) |
Persistent vomiting | −0.015 | (−0.025, − 0.004) |
Persistent diarrhoea/Constipation | − 0.002 | (− 0.013, 0.010) |
Meningitis | 0.000 | (−0.002, 0.003) |
Colic | −0.023 | (−0.035, − 0.011) |