Table 3.
Multivariate regressions between caffeinated beverage intake and mental health status in postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Argentina (n = 619).
| Insomnia severity | Perceived stress | Postpartum depression | Memory complaints | Breastfeeding self-efficacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | |||||
| Amount (mL/d) | 0.14 p = 0.006 | 0.14 p = 0.019 | 0.16 p = 0.001 | 0.11 p = 0.030 | −0.05 p = 0.263 |
| Frequency (d/week) | 0.12 p = 0.004 | 0.15 p = 0.009 | 0.06 p = 0.135 | 0.09 p = 0.032 | −0.09 p = 0.013 |
| Yerba mate | |||||
| Amount (mL/d) | −0.05 p = 0.388 | −0.09 p = 0.142 | −0.03 p = 0.642 | −0.02 p = 0.687 | 0.09 p = 0.107 |
| Frequency (d/week) | −0.09 p = 0.030 | −0.03 p = 0.564 | −0.13 p = 0.002 | −0.07 p = 0.092 | 0.02 p = 0.610 |
| Tea | |||||
| Amount (mL/d) | 0.08 p = 0.098 | 0.10 p = 0.091 | 0.10 p = 0.034 | 0.17 p < 0.001 | 0.03 p = 0.473 |
| Frequency (d/week) | 0.07 p = 0.080 | 0.08 p = 0.183 | 0.03 p = 0.476 | 0.05 p = 0.199 | 0.01 p = 0.745 |
| Soft drinks | |||||
| Amount (mL/d) | −0.01 p = 0.865 | −0.02 p = 0.640 | 0.02 p = 0.615 | 0.00 p = 0.955 | 0.09 p = 0.035 |
| Frequency (d/week) | 0.03 p = 0.495 | −0.01 p = 0.922 | 0.05 p = 0.263 | 0.04 p = 0.271 | 0.04 p = 0.254 |
| Total caffeine (mg/d) | −0.04 p = 0.502 | −0.07 p = 0.224 | −0.01 p = 0.812 | −0.01 p = 0.898 | 0.06 p = 0.297 |
Note. Results expressed as betas adjusted by parity (number of children), employment (not working, home working or essential worker), taking online classes (yes or no), duration of restrictive anti-COVID-19 measures (days), cohabitants (number), postpartum duration (months), type of breastfeeding (exclusive, partial or artificial lactation).