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To verify the association between breastfeeding self-efficacy of adolescent mothers and length of exclusive breastfeeding. Longitudinal and prospective study. The Brazilian version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale was used to evaluate breastfeeding self-efficacy, and a questionnaire was admi...

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Published in:Acta paulista de enfermagem 2017-07, Vol.30 (4), p.390-396
Main Authors: Fernandes, Hugo, de Oliveira, Eleonora Menicucci, Ventura, Renato Nabas, Horta, Ana Lúcia de Moraes, Daspett, Celina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Adolescents
Aggression
AIDS
Bisexuality
Breast feeding
Complications
Gays & lesbians
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Postpartum
Teenagers
Violence
Young adults
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Summary:To verify the association between breastfeeding self-efficacy of adolescent mothers and length of exclusive breastfeeding. Longitudinal and prospective study. The Brazilian version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale was used to evaluate breastfeeding self-efficacy, and a questionnaire was administered through telephone contact at 30, 60 and 180 days postpartum to evaluate child feeding. Of the participants, 56.90% presented a high level of breastfeeding self-efficacy. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was of 62% at 30 days, 52.59% at 60 days and 16% at 180 days postpartum. There was no significant association between confidence and length of exclusive breastfeeding. Confidence was not a predictive factor in the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among adolescent mothers. However, there is an evident need for new strategies so that adolescents who have complications in these periods are embraced and helped.
ISSN:0103-2100
1982-0194
DOI:10.1590/1982-0194201700058