Table 5 Independent predictors of herbal medicine use among lactating mothers

Place of Origin

Western Area

1

1

Outside of Western Area

2.23(0.94–5.30)

–

Educational status

Tertiary

1

1

Non-formal

2.36(1.00–5.55)

2.02(0.85–4.82)

Primary

2.72(0.82–9.04)

2.50(0.74–8.47)

Secondary

2.36(1.03–5.43)

1.98(0.85–4.61)

Age of child in months

0-6 months

1

1

7-12 months

1.96(1.25–3.08)

1.80(1.13–2.85)

Is this your first child you have given birth to?

Yes

1

1

No

1.44(0.94–2.20)

–

Child health status

Healthy

1

1

Sick

1.55(1.01–2.39)

1.30(0.83–2.04)

Mother perceived health status

Healthy

1

1

Sick

2.04(0.67–6.18)

–

Living with your parent or partner’s parent

Yes

1

1

No

0.74(0.48–1.14)

–

Herbal medicine is effective than conventional medicine

Disagree

1

1

Agree

1.77(1.10–2.84)

2.27(0.47–11.01)

Herbal medicine is safer than conventional medicine

Disagree

1

1

Agree

1.70(1.05–2.74)

0.66(0.13–3.26)