Table 4.
Feeding difficulties in children with CMPA compared to healthy children.
| CMPA group (n = 30) | Healthy group (n = 92) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCH-FS T-score1 | 58.00 ± 13.21 | 58.61 ± 11.05 | 0.80 |
| MCH-FS T-score adjusted for age1 | 58.00 ± 1.75 | 58.61 ± 1.87 | 0.12 |
| Classification of feeding difficulties2,3 | |||
| No feeding difficulties | 19 (63.3%) | 52 (56.5%) | 0.70 |
| Mild feeding difficulties | 4 (13.3%) | 21 (22.8%) | |
| Moderate feeding difficulties | 2 (6.7%) | 7 (7.6%) | |
| Severe feeding difficulties | 5 (16.7%) | 12 (13%) |
1Continuous variables with normal distribution are presented as mean ± S.D, compared between two groups using an independent t-test. 2Categorical variables are presented as n (%), compared between two groups using a chi-squared test. 3The degree of feeding difficulties was classified according to MCH-FS. Abbreviation: CMPA, cow's milk protein allergy; MCH-FS, Montreal Children's Hospital Feeding Scale; CEBQ, Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire.