Factors affecting breastfeeding self-efficacy among mothers with preterm infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although challenges in breastfeeding are more common in mothers of preterm infants, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy is a modifiable factor that may improve breastfeeding rates.

Objective

To evaluate the factors affecting breastfeeding self-efficacy among mothers with preterm babies.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Methods

This study was carried out using a double-stage cluster sampling method. In total, 360 mothers of preterm infants under 6 months of age were included. Data were collected using sociodemographic characteristics, Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), multiple scales of perceived social support, and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress questionnaires.

Results

The results showed social support (15.6%), depressio

SUBMITTER: Nayebinia AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11648008 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature