Table 4 Binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis showing factors associated with colostrum avoidance among mothers of children aged less than 24 months in North Wollo zone, Northeastern Ethiopia, 2015
Variables | Colostrum avoidance n(%) | COR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Early initiation of breastfeeding | |||
Yes | 50(8.3) | 1 | 1 |
No | 31(18.5) | 2.49 (1.53,4.05)** | 2.03(1.18,3.49)* |
Prelacteal feeding | |||
Yes | 29(34.9) | 6.548 (3.84, 11.15)** | 3.38(1.83,6.24) ** |
No | 52(7.6) | 1 | 1 |
Antenatal care checkup | |||
Yes | 79(10.7) | 1 | 1 |
No | 15(31.9) | 3.89 (2.02,7.50** | 1.64(0.72,3.72) |
Maternal awareness on advantages of colostrum | |||
Yes | 55(10.9) | 1 | 1 |
No | 39(14.0) | 1.33 (0.86,2.07) | 1.34(0.81,2.24) |
Sex of the index child | |||
Female | 38(10.3) | 1 | 1 |
Male | 56(13.6) | 1.37 (0.88,2.12) | 1.348(0.81,2.25) |
Marital status | |||
Living together | 71(10.4) | 1 | 1 |
Not living together | 23(22.8) | 2.53 (1.49,4.29)* | 2.24(1.22,4.11)* |
Parity | |||
1 | 56(15.5) | 1 | 1 |
2–3 | 29(8.8) | 0.53 (0.33,0.85)* | 0.66(0.38,1.15) |
≥ 4 | 9(9.9) | 0.60 (0.29,1.26) | 0.64(0.274,1.49) |
Place of delivery | |||
Health institution | 69(9.9) | 1 | 1 |
Home | 25(30.5) | 4.01(2.36,6.83)** | 2.92(1.52,5.59)* |