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Table 2 Correlation between the geographical origin, the duration of breastfeeding and the prevalence of AD

From: Epidemiology and associated factors of atopic dermatitis in Malagasy children

Characteristics

N

%

p value

Geographical origin

 Urban

75

49.67

0.89

 Rural

76

50.33

 

Breastfeeding duration (months)

 3–6

116

76.8

 

 6–12

31

20.5

0.295

  > 12mois

4

2.6

 

Season of consultation

 Winter (dry season: July to October)

78

51.6

0.005

 Summer (rainy season: December to April)

33

21.8