Construction and validation of a predictive model for exclusive breastfeeding at discharge based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the well-established health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, breastfeeding rates in China remain suboptimal. This study, guided by the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model, aimed to develop and validate a predictive model for exclusive breastfeeding at discharge to facilitate the early identification of high-risk mothers and enable timely clinical interventions.

Methods

In this prospective observational study conducted from February to June 2025, a total of 623 postpartum women were recruited, with 592 meeting the inclusion criteria. Of these, 448 were allocated to the model development group, while 144 from a different hospital formed the external validation group. Demographic and breastfeeding-related vari

SUBMITTER: Yin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12611865 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature