Table 2 Logistic regression model of breastfeeding women’s perception about T/CM and the decision about T/CM use
Non-users (%) | Users (%) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
“I think T/CM are generally safe to take during breastfeeding.” | |||
Strongly agree/Agree | 53/245 (21.6%) | 192/245 (78.4%) | 0 |
Not sure | 112/218 (51.4%) | 106/218 (48.6%) | |
Strongly disagree/Disagree | 22/37 (59.5%) | 15/37 (40.5%) | |
“I think T/CM are safer to use while breastfeeding than prescription or over-the-counter medicines.” | |||
Strongly agree/Agree | 57/208 (27.4%) | 151/208 (72.6%) | 0 |
Not sure | 91/205 (44.4%) | 114/205 (55.6%) | |
Strongly disagree/Disagree | 39/87 (44.8%) | 48/87 (55.2%) | |
“I would consider using T/CM during breastfeeding if necessary.” | |||
Strongly agree/Agree | 65/335 (19.4%) | 270/335 (80.6%) | 0 |
Not sure | 92/126 (73%) | 34/126 (27%) | |
Strongly disagree/Disagree | 30/39 (76.9%) | 9/39 (23.1%) | |
“I think there is a sufficient amount of reliable information to inform the use of T/CM during breastfeeding.” | |||
Strongly agree/Agree | 9/46 (19.6%) | 37/46 (80.4%) | 0.009 |
Not sure | 77/176 (43.8%) | 99/176 (56.3%) | |
Strongly disagree/Disagree | 101/278 (36.3%) | 177/278 (63.7%) | |