Table 3 Odds-ratios for the different determinants of EBF practice
Variables | Number of studies | Odds ratio (95% CI) | I2 | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education concerning breastfeeding received before pregnancy | 6 | 1.13 (0.94–1.36) | 0% | 0.93 |
Mother’s job | 6 | 1.01 (0.81–1.27) | 0% | 0.60 |
Education level | 6 | 1.12 (0.89–1.42) | 25.2% | 0.24 |
Type of delivery | 5 | 1.16 (0.98–1.37) | 21.1% | 0.28 |
Gender of child | 4 | 1.03 (0.83–1.28) | 39.1% | 0.17 |
Birth weight | 3 | 1.15 (0.86–1.55) | 0% | 0.43 |
Mother with history of diseases (Diabetes, hypertension, …) | 2 | 0.94 (0.58–1.52) | 0% | 0.96 |
Location of delivery | 2 | 1.32 (0.56–3.11) | 78.8% | 0.03 |