Table 8

Variables associated with risk factor group, multivariate model

VariableHigher risk for SIDS (%)Lower risk for SIDS (%)OR (95% CI)p Value
Breast feeding6/48 (12.5)131/352 (37.2)3.32 (1.33 to 8.31)0.010
Mention smoking as a risk for SIDS19/48 (39.6)89/352 (25.3)0.37 (0.18 to 0.76)0.007
Women should quit smoking during pregnancy*31/48 (64.6)297/352 (84.6)1.85 (1.33 to 2.59)0.000
No other information sources used6/48 (12.5)12/352 (3.4)3.22 (1.02 to 10.16)0.046
Cite >1 correct strategy for risk reduction†35/48 (72.9)298/352 (84.7)2.08 (0.94 to 4.61)0.072
  • *Agreed that pregnant smokers should quit.

  • †Cited two or more correct strategies for SIDS risk reduction.

  • SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome.