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Table 9 Results of univariable linear regression analysis on reasons for self-rated impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

From: A mixed-methods study on the association of six-month predominant breastfeeding with socioecological factors and COVID-19 among experienced breastfeeding women in Hong Kong

Factor

β

S.E.

95% CI for β

T-value

p-value

I can work from home.

1.33

0.27

0.8, 1.87

4.90

<  0.001

I leave home less during the pandemic.

0.62

0.31

0.02, 1.22

2.02

0.044

My family members can better support breastfeeding at home.

0.69

0.34

0.01, 1.37

2.01

0.045

Breastfeeding can improve infants’ immunity.

1.19

0.30

0.60, 1.77

3.97

<  0.001

It is easier to seek help in regards to breastfeeding.

0.44

0.51

−0.56, 1.44

0.87

0.386

It is more difficult to seek help in regards to breastfeeding.

−2.04

1.00

−4.00, −0.08

−2.05

0.042

I want to minimise physical contact with my children, so as to reduce their chance of being infected.

−0.14

0.93

−1.98, 1.69

−0.15

0.878

I want to avoid breastfeeding / expressing breast milk in public, so as to reduce my children’s chance of being infected.

−1.19

0.40

−1.98, −0.39

−2.94

0.004

  1. CI confidence interval, OR odds ratio, SE standard error