Psychometrics of the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale and short form: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale and its short-form were developed in Canada and have been used internationally among numerous maternal populations. However, the psychometric properties of the scales have not been reviewed to confirm their appropriateness in measuring breastfeeding self-efficacy in culturally diverse populations. The purpose of this research was to critically appraise and synthesize the psychometric properties of the scales via systematic review.

Methods

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. Three databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO) were searched from 1999 (original publication of the Scale) until April 27, 2022. The search was updated on April 1, 2023. Studies that ass

SUBMITTER: Dennis CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903029 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature