FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY IN THE IMMEDIATE PUERPERIUM IN A PUBLIC MATERNITY HOSPITAL

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https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v28i0.88970

Keywords:

Breast Feeding, Self-Efficacy, Infant Nutrition, Weaning, Postpartum Period.

Abstract

Objective: to verify the association between sociodemographic variables, obstetric history, current pregnancy, and puerperium with breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Method: cross-sectional study conducted in southwestern Maranhão, Brazil, between October 2020 and July 2021 with the participation of 240 postpartum women, using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form.  Descriptive analysis, possible associations, simple and multiple logistic regression models were performed.

Results: 83.3% had high breastfeeding self-efficacy, 46.7% were between 26 and 35 years old, 81.2% were married or in a stable union, 94.2% breastfed in the first hour of life, 37.9% received orientation on breastfeeding in the Primary Health Care Unit, and 84.2% offered only breast milk to the newborn in the maternity hospital. These factors were associated with high breastfeeding self-efficacy (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The research contributed to guide health professionals to provide superior quality care to pregnant and postpartum women and lactating mothers, aiming to increase breastfeeding self-efficacy, identifying, among these women, those who need more support.

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Published

2023-01-20

How to Cite

Siqueira, L. S., Santos, F. S., Santos, R. M. de M. S., Santos, L. F. S., Santos, L. H. dos, Pascoal, L. M., & Santos Neto, M. (2023). FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY IN THE IMMEDIATE PUERPERIUM IN A PUBLIC MATERNITY HOSPITAL. Cogitare Enfermagem, 28. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v28i0.88970

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Vol. 28 (2023)

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Research

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