OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy intervention on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding outcomes. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Four health centers in Ahvaz, Iran. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 120 low-risk, nulliparous women between 35 and 37 weeks gestation who intended to breastfeed their singleton infants. METHODS: Women were randomly assigned to receive the breastfeeding self-efficacy intervention (n = 60) or standard care (n = 60). The intervention was multifaceted and included two prenatal group sessions, an information package with breastfeeding images, and text messages until 8 weeks postpartum to promote exclusive breastfeeding. The primary outcome was breastfeeding self-efficacy measured with the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, translated into Persian, at 8 weeks postpartum. Additional outcomes included rates of breastfeeding exclusivity, duration, practices, satisfaction, and problems. RESULTS: At 8 weeks postpartum, participants in the intervention group had significantly higher mean Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form scores and rates of exclusive breastfeeding than those in the control group. No significant group differences were found with regard to breastfeeding duration. CONCLUSION: Emerging evidence supports the use of breastfeeding self-efficacy interventions to improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and rates of exclusive breastfeeding. Further evaluation of this prenatal intervention is warranted.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy intervention on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding outcomes. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Four health centers in Ahvaz, Iran. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 120 low-risk, nulliparous women between 35 and 37 weeks gestation who intended to breastfeed their singleton infants. METHODS:Women were randomly assigned to receive the breastfeeding self-efficacy intervention (n = 60) or standard care (n = 60). The intervention was multifaceted and included two prenatal group sessions, an information package with breastfeeding images, and text messages until 8 weeks postpartum to promote exclusive breastfeeding. The primary outcome was breastfeeding self-efficacy measured with the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, translated into Persian, at 8 weeks postpartum. Additional outcomes included rates of breastfeeding exclusivity, duration, practices, satisfaction, and problems. RESULTS: At 8 weeks postpartum, participants in the intervention group had significantly higher mean Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form scores and rates of exclusive breastfeeding than those in the control group. No significant group differences were found with regard to breastfeeding duration. CONCLUSION: Emerging evidence supports the use of breastfeeding self-efficacy interventions to improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and rates of exclusive breastfeeding. Further evaluation of this prenatal intervention is warranted.
Authors: Alessandra Consales; Lorenzo Colombo; Lidia Zanotta; Daniela Morniroli; Patrizio Sannino; Serena Rampini; Giulia Piccoli; Michaela Donghi; Paola Marchisio; Fabio Mosca; Laura Plevani; Maria Lorella Giannì Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-02-11 Impact factor: 3.390
Authors: Nada Alyousefi; Arwa Alemam; Dena Altwaijri; Sarah Alarifi; Haifa Alessa Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-03-30 Impact factor: 3.390