Table 6 Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in HIV exposed infants 0–6 months, using log binomial regression
Variable | EBF Prevalence Ratio (95% CI), N = 217 |
|---|---|
Maternal age | |
15–24 years > 24 years | Ref 1.27 (0.72, 2.25) |
Timing of first antenatal visit | |
< 12 weeks > 12 weeks | Ref 1.13 (0.74, 1.73) |
Source of income | |
Employed Dependent Government grant | Ref 1.22 (0.74, 2.0) 1.56 (0.94, 2.58) |
Maternal education | |
≤ secondary education Tertiary education | Ref 0.77 (0.40, 1.51) |
Number of antenatal visits | |
0–4 5–12 | Ref 0.62 (0.41, 0.93) |
Monthly income | |
> R3,200 < R3,200 | Ref 0.99 (0.67, 1.45) |
Partner HIV status | |
Positive Negative Don’t know | Ref 1.14 (0.65, 2.0) 1.18 (0.77, 1.82) |
Marital status | |
Married/living with partner Not married | Ref 0.99 (0.66, 1.49) |