Table 3 Multivariable adjusted logistic regression results for not breastfeeding exclusively at six weeks postpartum

Mothers age when giving birth (1-year increment)

1.01 (0.98–1.05)

1.01 (0.97–1.05)

Parity (Primiparas vs. Multiparas)

1.44 (1.03–2.01)

1.10 (0.77–1.58)

Educational level (High school or Lower vs. College/University)

1.94 (1.34–2.81)

1.91 (1.31–2.79)

 Vaginal birth/Vacuum extraction

Reference

Reference

 Planned caesarean section

2.25 (1.42–3.55)

1.98 (1.24–3.18)

 Emergency caesarean section

0.92 (0.55–1.54)

1.01 (0.59–1.72)

Breastfeeding within 2 h after birth (No vs. Yes)

2.61 (1.80–3.78)

1.96 (1.31–2.93)

Depressive symptoms during pregnancy^d (Yes vs. No)

1.93 (1.28–2.91)

1.70 (1.08–2.57)

History of depression (Yes vs. No)

1.47 (1.06–2.05)

Hands-on approach^e (Yes vs. No)

2.48 (1.71–3.59)

Breastfeeding experience (Negative vs. Positive)

1.70 (1.03–2.82)