Research Article

The Effect of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding on Neonatal Mortality among Low Birth Weight in Aceh Province, Indonesia: An Unmatched Case Control Study

Table 5

Multiple logistic regression analysis of risk factors the neonatal mortality among low birth weight in Aceh Province.

VariablesGroup
Case (250)Control (250)OR
(%) (%)95% CI

Initiation of breastfeeding
 Did not accept early initiation of breastfeeding219 (87.6)131 (52.4)2.9 <0.001*
 Accepted early initiation of breastfeeding31 (12.4)119 (47.6)(1.7–4.8)
Feeding
 Inappropriate care230 (92%)117 (46.8%)8.5<0.001*
 Appropriate care20 (0.8%)133 (53.2%)(4.9–14.8)

Significant variable: P < 0.05.