Fig. 1

Trend analysis of exclusive breastfeeding rates over time in Israel (n = 235). Note: Noted points of time according to variant outbreaks (Alpha March 2020–30 June 2021; Delta 1 July 2021–1 December 2021); Omicron 2 December 2021-July 2022) (a) and according to 50% vaccination of the overall population (before and after March 2021) (b). No statistically significant effect of time was found (p-value = 0.902 and p-value = 0.411 for a and b, respectively)