Table 3 Adjusted odds ratio for using whey-based infant formula at 2 months
From: Infant formula feeding practices in a prospective population based study
N = 953 | aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|
Method of feeding at hospital discharge | |
Exclusive Breastfeeding | Reference |
Breastfeeding and formula feeding | 0.86 (0.59–1.24) |
Formula feeding | 0.54 (0.37–0.79)* |
Maternal Nationality | |
Mother born outside of Ireland | Reference |
Mother born in Ireland | 0.83 (0.53–1.31) |
Paternal Nationality | |
Father born outside of Ireland | Reference |
Father born in Ireland | 0.71 (0.44–1.13) |
Maternal tertiary education | |
No tertiary education | Reference |
Tertiary education | 1.28 (0.97–1.68) |