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Table 3 Factors influencing opinions on general statements regarding mother’s diet during lactation (n = )

From: The link between knowledge of the maternal diet and breastfeeding practices in mothers and health workers in Poland

Variable

Univariate analysis

Multivariate analysis

Correct answer

B; OR (95% CI)

P-value

B; OR (95% CI)

P-value

The breastfeeding mother’s diet should be a well-balanced diet, with general recommendations as for every other adult.

TRUE

 Parity

−0.248; 0.78 (0.57, 1.07)

0.122

n/a

n/a

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.009; 1.009 (0.98, 1.04)

0.524

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

−0.661; 0.52 (0.32, 0.83)

0.006a

n/a

n/a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

−0.115; 0.89 (0.31, 2.54)

0.829

n/a

n/a

 Being a medical professional

0.167; 1.18 (0.72, 1.93)

0.504

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

−0.231; 0.79 (0.46, 1.37)

0.409

n/a

n/a

When breastfeeding, you can eat for two, in any amount.

FALSE

 Parity

−0.258; 0.77 (0.57, 1.05)

0.102

n/a

n/a

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.014; 1.01 (0.99, 1.04)

0.279

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

0.452; 1.57 (0.9, 2.76)

0.116

n/a

n/a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

−0.073; 0.93 (0.33, 2.64)

0.891

n/a

n/a

 Being a medical professional

1.119; 3.06 (1.67, 5.61)

<  0.001a

1.149; 3.15 (1.72, 5.78)

<  0.001a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

0.699; 2.01 (0.99, 4.08)

0.053

0.763; 2.15 (1.05, 4.37)

0.035a

The elimination diet of the breastfeeding mother should be started only with relevant medical indications.

TRUE

 Parity

−0.079; 0.92 (0.66, 1.3)

0.652

n/a

n/a

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.021; 1.02 (0.99, 1.05)

0.167

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

−0.576; 0.56 (0.34, 0.94)

0.027a

n/a

n/a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

0.23; 1.02 (0.31, 3.37)

0.969

n/a

n/a

 Being a medical professional

0.41; 1.51 (0.87, 2.62)

0.147

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

0.323; (0.69, 2.75)

0.358

n/a

n/a

The mother’s elimination diet from the beginning of lactation will protect the infant from digestive tract disorders and allergies.

FALSE

 Parity

−0.414; 0.66 (0.49, 0.89)

0.006a

−0.257; 0.66 (0.49, 0.89)

0.117

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.013; 1.01 (0.99, 1.04)

0.285

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

−1.500; 0.22 (0.14, 0.35)

<  0.001a

−2.266; 0.11 (0.06, 0.2)

<  0.001a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

−0.824; 0.44 (0.2, 0.96)

0.04a

−0.389; 0.44 (0.2, 0.96)

0.368

 Being a medical professional

0.275; 1.32 (0.82, 2.12)

0.256

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

− 0.559; 0.57 (0.35, 0.93)

0.025a

1.222; 3.55 (1.89, 6.68)

<  0.001a

Breastfeeding mother’s diet should be based on specific recommendations for lactating women.

FALSE

 Parity

0.083; 1.09 (0.9, 1.31)

0.376

n/a

n/a

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.138; 1.01 (1.0, 1.03)

0.066

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

−0.716; 0.49 (0.37, 0.65)

<  0.001a

−0.746; 0.47 (0.36, 0.63)

<  0.001a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

0.099; 1.1 (0.58, 2.09)

0.762

n/a

n/a

 Being a medical professional

0.474; 0.62 (0.48, 0.81)

<  0.001a

−0.513; 0.6 (0.46, 0.79)

<  0.001a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

−0.231; 0.79 (0.58, 1.1)

0.16

n/a

n/a

The breastfeeding mother should not eat fried and indigestible products, only cooked and light meals are recommended.

FALSE

 Parity

−0.01; 0.991 (0.79, 1.23)

0.932

n/a

n/a

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.045; 1.05 (1.02, 1.07)

<  0.001a

0.044; 1.04 (1.02, 1.07)

<  0.001a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

−0.951; 0.39 (0.28, 0.53)

<  0.001a

1.461; 0.24 (0.14, 0.39)

<  0.001a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

−0.312; 0.73 (0.37, 1.45)

0.371

n/a

n/a

 Being a medical professional

−0.314; 0.73 (0.53, 1.0)

0.053

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

−0.505; 0.6 (0.42, 0.87)

0.006a

0.678; 1.94 (1.12, 3.35)

0.017a

Daily caloric and fluid demand increases during lactation.

TRUE

 Parity

−0.616; 0.54 (0.38, 0.77)

<  0.001a

n/a

n/a

 Duration of breastfeeding the first child

0.021; 1.02 (0.99, 1.05)

0.181

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet during breastfeeding

0.134; 1.14 (0.62, 2.12)

0.67

n/a

n/a

 Used elimination diet and replaced breastfeeding with infant formula

−0.747; 0.47 (0.18, 1.24)

0.128

n/a

n/a

 Being a medical professional

0.436; 1.55 (0.85, 2.82)

0.156

n/a

n/a

 Applied an elimination diet according to a doctor’s recommendations

0.555; 1.74 (0.78, 3.89)

0.177

n/a

n/a

  1. B Coefficient, OR Odds Ratio, CI Confidence Interval, n/a non applicable
  2. astatistically significant