Table 2 Parental reported child’s feeding practices, parenting style, and perceptions regarding child weight status
Variable | Total N=492 | Cases N=246 | Controls N=246 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feeding practices | ||||
Breastfeeding duration (months) | 0.26 | |||
None | 88 (17.89) | 51(20.73) | 37 (15.04) | |
≤ 6 | 226 (45.93) | 109 (44.31) | 117 (47.56) | |
>6 | 178 (72.36) | 86 (34.96) | 92 (37.40) | |
Frequent snacking | <0.001 | |||
Yes | 236 (47.97) | 144 (58.54) | 92 (18.70) | |
No | 256 (52.03) | 102 (31.30) | 154 (41.46) | |
Consumption of sugary drinks | 0.93 | |||
Yes | 271 (55.08) | 136 (55.28) | 135 (54.88) | |
No | 221 (44.92) | 110 (44.71) | 111 (45.12) | |
Consumption of vegetables/fruits | 0.97 | |||
Yes | 432 (87.80) | 215 (87.40) | 217 (88.21) | |
No | 60 (12.19) | 31 (12.60) | 29 (11.79) | |
Eating breakfast regularly | ||||
Yes | 454 (92.28) | 227 (92.28) | 227 (92.28) | 1.00 |
No | 38 (15.45) | 19 (7.72) | 19 (7.72) | |
Eating fast food | 0.50 | |||
≤ 1 time/week | 337 (68.50) | 165 (67.07) | 172 (69.92) | |
>1 time/week | `155 (31.50) | 81 (32.93) | 74 (30.08) | |
Parenting style | ||||
Child is rewarded with candy/sweets | 0.07 | |||
Yes | 129 (26.22) | 67 (27.23) | 62 (25.20) | |
No | 363 (73.78) | 179 (72.76) | 184 (74.80) | |
Child allowed to buy junk food | 0.06 | |||
Yes | 62 (12.60) | 24 (9.76) | 38 (15.45) | |
No | 430 (87.39) | 222 (90.24) | 208 (42.28) | |
Child’s allowed screen timea | 0.009 | |||
≤2 h/day | 304 (61.79) | 138 (56.10) | 166 (67.48) | |
>2 h/day | 188 (38.21) | 108 (43.90) | 80 (32.52) | |
Child’s daily time in active playb | <0.001 | |||
<30 min | 359 (72.97) | 198 (80.49) | 161 (65.44) | |
≥30 min | 133 (27.03) | 48 (19.51) | 85 (34.55) | |
Parental perception of child’s weightc | <0.001 | |||
Correct | 294 (59.75) | 120 (48.78) | 174 (70.73) | |
Incorrect | 198 (40.24) | 126 (51.22) | 72 (29.27) | |