Table 6.
Reasoning for Taking Supplements | Folic Acid Pregnancy n (%) |
Folic Acid Lactation n (%) |
Iodine Pregnancy n (%) |
Iodine Lactation n (%) |
Other Pregnancy n (%) |
Other Lactation n (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Health professional’s advice | 396 (93%) | 39 (52%) | 388 (92%) | 144 (81%) | 201 (65%) | 84 (49%) |
Following NZPBG | 254 (60%) | 14 (19%) | 221 (53%) | 36 (20%) | 103 (33%) | 20 (12%) |
Advice from family member or friend | 53 (12%) | 6 (8%) | 44 (10%) | 4 (2%) | 50 (16%) | 20 (12%) |
Advice from internet, magazine, book, or newspaper | 37 (9%) | 4 (5%) | 27 (6%) | 4 (2%) | 27 (9%) | 17 (10%) |
Blood tests confirmed a deficiency | NA | NA | 11 (3%) | 2 (1%) | 28 (9%) | 5 (3%) |
Other * | 15 (4%) | 27 (36%) | 10 (2%) | 26 (15%) | 76 (25%) | 74 (43%) |
* Pregnancy: lacking in diet (vegan, vegetarian), reduce morning sickness, instead of Elevit, increases fertility, common knowledge, took in previous pregnancy, always taken, tiredness, boost nutrition, overall health and energy. * Lactation: lacking in diet (vegan, vegetarian) finishing off supplements, supporting milk supply, ensure dietary adequacy, post-partum haemorrhage, always taken, sleep, tiredness, boost nutrition, overall health and energy.