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.

VariablesBWald X2POR95% CI for EXP (B)
LowerUpper

Primiparity age0.12610.3060.0011.1351.0501.226
Mode of delivery−0.6135.3650.0210.5410.3220.910
Postpartum colostrum0.55512.680<0.0011.7421.2832.364
Times of breastfeeding each day0.3894.6530.0311.4751.0362.100
Frequency of nipple cleansing−0.72519.059<0.0010.4840.3500.671
Nipple infection1.96437.573<0.0017.1283.80413.357
Improper diet1.27317.500<0.0013.5731.9676.488
Emotional stimulation0.6584.6060.0321.9301.0593.519
Parity1.62013.177<0.0015.0532.10712.118
Constants−4.73512.903<0.0010.009

between the groups.