Sociodemographic factors and parental views associated with use of an omega-3 supplement for their children

IF 2.4 Q3 NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Benjamin Haddon Parmenter , Akkarach Bumrungpert , George Anthony Thouas
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Abstract

Background

Omega-3 fatty acids reportedly improve child learning and behavioral outcomes. However, sociodemographic factors and parental perceptions driving omega-3 supplementation in children are not fully understood.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study design, we examined factors associated with use of a commercial omega-3 supplement for children (1–18 years) among 280 Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese parents.

Results

After adjustment for demographic and lifestyle factors, multivariable logistic regression showed that omega-3 supplement use was higher in children with greater quality of life [OR, 4.81 (95% CI: 1.64, 14.10)] and whose parents had more advanced education [OR, 2.29 (95% CI: 1.02, 5.15)]. Parents who viewed the omega-3 supplement as proven by research [OR, 5.01 (95% CI: 1.83, 13.74)], safe [OR, 7.44 (95% CI: 2.66, 20.80)] and natural [OR, 2.47 (95% CI: 1.09, 5.60)] were more likely to use the product for their child, as were those who reported positive social feedback regarding the product [OR, 2.44 (95% CI: 1.33, 4.48)].

Conclusion

Omega-3 supplement use among children residing in Asia was associated with better socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics. Parental views concerning the safety and efficacy of the omega-3 product were major predictors of supplementation practices.

与儿童使用ω-3补充剂相关的社会地理因素和父母观点
据报道,omega -3脂肪酸可以改善儿童的学习和行为结果。然而,推动儿童补充omega-3的社会人口因素和父母的看法尚未完全了解。方法在横断面研究设计中,我们调查了280名泰国、中国和越南父母中与儿童(1-18岁)使用商业omega-3补充剂相关的因素。结果在调整人口统计学和生活方式因素后,多变量logistic回归显示,生活质量较高的儿童[OR, 4.81 (95% CI: 1.64, 14.10)]和父母受教育程度较高的儿童[OR, 2.29 (95% CI: 1.02, 5.15)]使用omega-3补充剂的比例较高。认为omega-3补充剂经研究证明[OR, 5.01 (95% CI: 1.83, 13.74)]、安全[OR, 7.44 (95% CI: 2.66, 20.80)]和天然[OR, 2.47 (95% CI: 1.09, 5.60)]的父母更有可能为孩子使用该产品,那些对该产品有积极社会反馈的父母也更有可能为孩子使用该产品[OR, 2.44 (95% CI: 1.33, 4.48)]。结论:亚洲儿童服用omega -3补充剂具有较好的社会人口统计学和生活方式特征。家长对omega-3产品的安全性和有效性的看法是补充做法的主要预测因素。
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PharmaNutrition
PharmaNutrition Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science
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