Knowledge, Intention, and Self-Efficacy Associated with Breastfeeding: Impact of These Factors on Breastfeeding during Postpartum Hospital Stays in Taiwanese Women

Breastfeeding knowledge, intention, and self-efficacy affect breastfeeding rates during the postpartum period. Insufficient knowledge, lack of intention, and poor breastfeeding self-efficacy reduce the likelihood of breastfeeding postpartum. The purposes of this study were to (1) assess women’s inte...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2021-05, Vol.18 (9), p.5009
Main Authors: Wu, Shu-Fang Vivienne, Chen, Shu-Ching, Liu, Hsiao-Yun, Lee, Hsiu-Lan, Lin, Yueh-E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Baby foods
Breast feeding
Breastfeeding & lactation
Childbirth & labor
Data collection
Ethics
Gynecology
Health care facilities
Health education
Hospitals
Knowledge
Obstetrics
Postpartum
Pregnancy
Questionnaires
Self-efficacy
Statistical analysis
Variables
Womens health
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Summary:Breastfeeding knowledge, intention, and self-efficacy affect breastfeeding rates during the postpartum period. Insufficient knowledge, lack of intention, and poor breastfeeding self-efficacy reduce the likelihood of breastfeeding postpartum. The purposes of this study were to (1) assess women’s intention to breastfeed and knowledge and self-efficacy regarding breastfeeding following childbirth, and to (2) identify the factors associated with postpartum breastfeeding during women’s hospital stays. This longitudinal study with a pretest and posttest design study recruited pregnant women from the gynecology and obstetrics outpatient departments and inpatient wards at a medical center in northern Taiwan. Demographic and obstetric characteristics were recorded, and participants were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, the Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form, and breastfeeding status postpartum. Of the 120 participants, 25% reported breastfeeding during the postpartum hospital stay. Postpartum breastfeeding was associated with lower levels of education and higher prenatal levels of breastfeeding intention. Establishing a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the family and workplace may effectively increase continued breastfeeding.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph18095009