Table 2 Effect of the communication program on early initiation of breastfeeding and KFP-related indicators (n = 2091)

Discussed with family members about KFP^b

 Never

1

–

–

 At least once

1.61

1.21–2.14

0.001

Antenatal care (ANC)

-

-

 Never

1

-

-

 1–3 times

0.69

0.36–1.35

0.28

 >4 times

0.92

0.48–1.76

0.8

Type of personal at ANC

 Doctors/nurses

1

–

–

 Midwives

1.49

1.09–2.04

0.01

Hand washing with soap

 No

1

–

–

 Yes

1.99

1.45–2.73

<0.001

Type of toilet facility

 No facility

1

–

–

 Traditional latrines

1.98

1.27–3.09

0.002

 Ventilated/flush

2.91

1.21–7.02

0.02