Direct and indirect effects of lower maternal education on child BMI slope
| Estimate (95% CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.18 (0.07 to 0.28) | 0.001 |
| Total indirect | 0.16 (0.07 to 0.25) | 0.001 |
| Specific indirect effects | ||
| Via unhealthy diet | 0.06 (0.02 to 0.12) | 0.019 |
| Via informal setting | 0.02 (−0.05 to 0.07) | 0.561 |
| Via less positive mealtime interaction | −0.02 (−0.05 to 0.00) | 0.066 |
| Via bedroom TV | −0.03 (−0.15 to 0.08) | 0.559 |
| Via informal setting and unhealthy diet | 0.03 (0.01 to 0.07) | 0.011 |
| Via less positive mealtime interaction and unhealthy diet | 0.01 (0.00 to 0.03) | 0.032 |
| Via bedroom TV and unhealthy diet | 0.09 (0.03 to 0.16) | 0.005 |
| Direct effect | 0.02 (−0.13 to 0.16) | 0.821 |
Model as for figure 2. Unlike figure 2, this table shows unstandardised estimates. Model adjusts for child gender and exact age at first BMI measure, maternal BMI and minority ethnic status.
BMI, body mass index.