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Relationship between breastfeeding knowledge, self-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding behavior among postpartum mothers / 上海预防医学
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine ; (12): 739-744, 2021.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-886650
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To explore the relationship between breastfeeding knowledgeself-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding behavior among mothers of one-month old babies.

Methods:

Random sampling method was conducted for choosing 5 out of 13 community service health centers in Jiading district of Shanghai. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among the mothers.

Results:

A total of 456 valid questionnaires were received, the full score of breastfeeding knowledge was set at 60, with an average of 47.17±5.65, ranging from 12 to 60. The full score of self-efficacy was set at 70, with an average of 47.70±14.48, ranging from 14 to 70. The exclusive breastfeeding rate of one-month old infants was 55.3%(252/456). Multivariate logistic analysis showed that mothers with higher scores of breastfeeding knowledge had significantly higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding (OR=1.717, 95%CI 1.034-2.851, P=0.037). Those with higher scores of breastfeeding self-efficacy also had significantly higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding (OR=5.736, 95%CI 3.455-9.522, P=0.001).

Conclusions:

The breastfeeding knowledge and self-efficacy of mothers of one-month old babies were significantly associated with the rate of exclusive breastfeeding. Medical staff should strengthen the delivery and cultivation of breastfeeding knowledge and skills for mothers to improve breastfeeding self-efficacy, and ultimately promote the rate of exclusive breastfeeding.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article