The Beliefs About Breastfeeding Questionnaire (BAB-Q): A psychometric validation study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Questionnaires used to assess women's beliefs as a predictor of breastfeeding behaviour are not theoretically informed or tested for psychometric validity and reliability. This study conducted a psychometric evaluation of the Beliefs About Breastfeeding Questionnaire (BAB-Q).

Design

A two-phase evaluation in an online cross-sectional questionnaire study (N = 278) and cohort study sample (N = 264). A ten-item questionnaire was proposed to assess women's beliefs about the benefits and efforts of breastfeeding.

Methods

Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) assessed construct validity and reliability. Multivariate regression analyses assessed validity in predicting breastfeeding behaviour and experiences.

Results

EFA fo

SUBMITTER: Davie P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8247407 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature