Table 1.
Comparison of sample characteristics (n and %) of those completing at least one versus no app diary entries with chi-square test.
| Characteristic | Diary Entries | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One or more | None | ||
| Totals (n=61) | 35 (57) | 26 (43) | |
| Married | 27 (77) | 14 (54) | 0.06 |
| Education | |||
| High school diploma | 3 (9) | 7 (27) | 0.27 |
| Some college or vocational program | 8 (23) | 6 (23) | |
| Bachelor's degree | 13 (37) | 7 (27) | |
| Post-graduate degree | 11 (31) | 6 (23) | |
| Race | |||
| White/Caucasian | 29 (83) | 16 (62) | 0.16 |
| Black/African American | 3 (9) | 6 (23) | |
| Other | 3 (9) | 4 (15) | |
| Hispanic ethnicity | 2 (6) | 0 (0) | 0.22 |
| WIC recipient | 8 (23) | 9 (35) | 0.31 |
| Current or recent smoker* | 4 (11) | 7 (27) | 0.12 |
| Planned return to work** | |||
| No return or uncertain | 5 (14) | 7 (27) | 0.29 |
| 5-8 weeks | 6 (17) | 7 (27) | |
| 9-12 weeks | 19 (54) | 8 (31) | |
| 13 weeks-1 year | 5 (14) | 4 (15) | |
| Planned duration of any breastfeeding | |||
| Unsure | 1 (3) | 6 (23) | 0.04 |
| ≤ 6 months | 10 (29) | 8 (31) | |
| >6 months | 24 (69) | 12 (46) | |
| Planned duration of exclusive breastfeeding (n=60) | |||
| Unsure | 5 (14) | 9 (36) | 0.12 |
| < 6 months | 6 (17) | 2 (8) | |
| ≥ 6 months | 24 (69) | 14 (56) | |
| Formula use in hospital | 9 (26) | 14 (54) | 0.03 |
| Lactation consult in hospital | 28 (80) | 20 (77) | 0.77 |
| Delivery method | |||
| Vaginal | 24 (69) | 18 (69) | 0.96 |
| Cesarean section | 11 (31) | 8 (31) | |
*
Smoked during pregnancy or in 12 months prior to pregnancy;
**
No participants planned to return to work prior to 5 weeks postpartum
WIC= WIC=Women, Infants, and Children Special Supplemental Nutrition Program; proxy measure of income