Research Article
Relationship between Acute Mastitis and Constitution of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chinese Breastfeeding Mothers
Table 4
Multivariable Logistic Regression analysis of risk factors for acute mastitis.
| Variables | B | Wald X2 | P | OR | 95% CI for EXP (B) | Lower | Upper |
| Primiparity age | 0.126 | 10.306 | 0.001 | 1.135 | 1.050 | 1.226 | Mode of delivery | −0.613 | 5.365 | 0.021 | 0.541 | 0.322 | 0.910 | Postpartum colostrum | 0.555 | 12.680 | <0.001 | 1.742 | 1.283 | 2.364 | Times of breastfeeding each day | 0.389 | 4.653 | 0.031 | 1.475 | 1.036 | 2.100 | Frequency of nipple cleansing | −0.725 | 19.059 | <0.001 | 0.484 | 0.350 | 0.671 | Nipple infection | 1.964 | 37.573 | <0.001 | 7.128 | 3.804 | 13.357 | Improper diet | 1.273 | 17.500 | <0.001 | 3.573 | 1.967 | 6.488 | Emotional stimulation | 0.658 | 4.606 | 0.032 | 1.930 | 1.059 | 3.519 | Parity | 1.620 | 13.177 | <0.001 | 5.053 | 2.107 | 12.118 | Constants | −4.735 | 12.903 | <0.001 | 0.009 | — | — |
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