Table 1 Diet-change behaviours in groups with and without thyroid disease
People with thyroid disease (N = 103) (%) | People without thyroid disease (N = 100) (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Modifying diet to improve health (p = 0.169) | ||
Yes, I already done this | 42.7 | 30 |
Yes, I take that into account | 44.7 | 54 |
No | 12.6 | 16 |
Modifying diet to improve well-being (p = 0.2) | ||
Yes, I already done this | 41.7 | 31 |
Yes, I take that into account | 46.6 | 59 |
No | 11.7 | 10 |
Reasons for diet modification (p = 0.091) | ||
Own initiative | 66.7 | 76.1 |
GP doctor suggestions | 3.2 | 4.5 |
Specialist doctor’s suggestions | 10.8 | 5.7 |
Dietitian suggestions | 1 | 3.4 |
Family/friends suggestions | 7.5 | 8 |
Others | 10.8 | 2.3 |
Types of recommendation for diet modification given by medical specialist (p = 0.962) | ||
General recommendations | 25.2 | 23 |
Specific recommendations | 3.9 | 3 |
Recommendation to visit a dietitian | 3.9 | 2 |
No recommendations | 67 | 72 |
Putting the recommendations into practice (p = 0.0568) | ||
Following all the recommendations | 18.0 | 16.5 |
Following selected recommendations | 39.3 | 24.7 |
Not following any recommendations | 42.7 | 58.8 |
Duration of application the recommendations (p = 0.014) | ||
Up to 1 month | 18.4 | 13.1 |
Up to 1 year | 21.8 | 10.7 |
Over 1 year | 10.4 | 6.0 |
All the time till now | 25.3 | 23.8 |
Not at all | 24.1 | 46.4 |
Effects of the implemented recommendations (p = 0.484) | ||
Health improvement | 10.6 | 6.1 |
Well-being improvement | 20.0 | 17.1 |
Health and well-being improvement | 25.9 | 24.4 |
No changes | 43.5 | 52.4 |