Table 2 Factors influencing early initiation of breastfeeding

Age (years)

15–20

0.92 (0.53–1.59)

0.84 (0.45–1.57)

20–29

1

1

30–47

1.15 (0.68–1.94)

1.07 (0.61–1.87)

Marital status

Married

1

1

Single

0.53 (0.29–0.97)

0.37 (0.19–0.74)*

Baby had a health issue at birth

No

1

1

Yes

10.14 (3.11–33.05)

9.80 (2.94–32.98)*

Number of ANC visits

≥3

1

1

<3

1.68 (1.02–2.75)

1.85 (1.07–3.19)*

Mode of delivery

Normal delivery

1

1

Caesarean section

2.18 (1.41–3.35)

2.07 (1.30–3.29)*

Labour difficulties

None

1

1

Had labour difficulty

1.94 (1.22–3.07)

2.05 (1.25–3.35)*