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Table 3 Change in breastfeeding satisfaction in mothers (n = 387) of preterm infants during the first 12 months postpartum

From: Breastfeeding satisfaction post hospital discharge and associated factors – a longitudinal cohort study of mothers of preterm infants

 

Estimate

95% CI

p-value

Summary score

   

8 weeks

− 3.21

−5.29, − 1.13

0.003

6 months

−4.69

−6.21, − 3.18

< 0.001

12 months

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Infant growth and satisfaction

   

8 weeks

0.28

−0.57, 1.12

0.52

6 months

−2.38

−3.01, −1.76

< 0.001

12 months

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Maternal enjoyment and role attainment

   

8 weeks

−2.09

−3.35, −0.84

0.001

6 months

− 1.89

− 2.80, − 0.98

< 0.001

12 months

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Lifestyle and maternal body image

   

8 weeks

−2.62

−3.40, −1.85

< 0.001

6 months

−1.26

− 1.83, −0.68

< 0.001

12 months

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  1. Using linear mixed-effect model analysis presented with estimates, 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) and p-values for the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale summary scores and its three dimensions. The estimate represents the mean difference in points for an individual mother between the follow-ups. Adjusted for the confounder’s education, parity, singleton/twin, gestational age, maternal age, birth country and breastfeeding