Table 7 Factors associated with breastfeeding in HIV exposed infants at > 6 to 24 months, using log binomial regression
Variable | BF Prevalence Ratio (95% CI), N = 263 |
|---|---|
Maternal age | |
15–24 years >24 years | Ref 1.66 (0.86, 3.20) |
Timing of first antenatal visit | |
<12 weeks > 12 weeks | Ref 1.26 (0.86, 1.86) |
Source of income | |
Employed Dependent Government grant | Ref 1.53 (0.87, 2.71) 1.69 (0.93, 3.06) |
Maternal education | |
≤ secondary education Tertiary education | Ref 1.01 (0.47, 2.17) |
Antenatal visits | |
0–4 5–12 | Ref 0.83 (0.55, 1.24) |
Monthly income | |
> R3,200 < R3,200 | Ref 0.71 (0.47, 1.07) |
Partner HIV status | |
Positive Negative Don’t know | Ref 1.70 (1.06, 2.71) 1.56 (1.00, 2.43) |
Marital status | |
Married/living with partner Not married | Ref 0.74 (0.50, 1.08) |