Assessment of maternal self-efficacy in breastfeeding in the immediate puerperium

Objective: to evaluate the maternal self-efficacy in breastfeeding in the immediate puerperium. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study involving 132 puerperae. A form with sociodemographic and obstetrical data and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form was applied in the rooming-in mat...

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Main Authors: Bárbara Brandão Lopes, Anne Fayma Chaves Lopes, Dharlene Giffoni Soares, Hilana Dayana Dodou, Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro, Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2018-01-01
Series:Rev Rene
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/31101
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Summary:Objective: to evaluate the maternal self-efficacy in breastfeeding in the immediate puerperium. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study involving 132 puerperae. A form with sociodemographic and obstetrical data and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form was applied in the rooming-in maternity ward. Results: the majority of the interviewed women presented high self-efficacy (90.9%) and presented medium (9.1%) self-efficacy in breastfeeding. There was no association between Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form scores and sociodemographic and obstetric variables. Conclusion: women presented high self-efficacy in breastfeeding, which points to a favorable expectation towards breastfeeding, and nurse professional are required to provide more effective assistance in breastfeeding support.
ISSN:1517-3852
2175-6783