Table 10.
Results of multiple linear regression analysis on reasons for self-rated impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding
Factor | β | S.E. | 95% CI for β | T-value | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I can work from home. | 1.25 | 0.27 | 0.72, 1.78 | 4.65 | < 0.001 |
I leave home less during the pandemic. | 0.25 | 0.30 | −0.34, 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.407 |
My family members can better support breastfeeding at home. | 0.29 | 0.34 | −0.37, 0.96 | 0.87 | 0.387 |
Breastfeeding can improve infants’ immunity. | 1.05 | 0.30 | 0.47, 1.63 | 3.55 | < 0.001 |
It is more difficult to seek help in regards to breastfeeding. | −1.02 | 0.93 | −2.86, 0.82 | −1.09 | 0.277 |
I want to avoid breastfeeding / expressing breast milk in public, so as to reduce my children’s chance of being infected. | −1.52 | 0.39 | −2.28, −0.76 | −3.92 | < 0.001 |