Predictors of Continuation of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First Six Months of Life
Predictors of Continuation of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First Six Months of Life
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DOI：
10.1177/0890334409350168
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发表时间：
2010-02-01
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
Fly, Alyce D.
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作者：
Bai, Yeon;Middlestadt, Susan E.;Fly, Alyce D.
本研究以计划行为理论为基础，探讨母亲决定持续纯母乳喂养6个月的社会心理因素的相对重要性。一组EBF母亲（N = 78）完成了一份问卷调查，评估基线和电话采访的理论结构。进行多元回归分析，以找到重要的预测因素的意图，整体和已婚与未婚。态度、主观规范和知觉行为控制共同解释了50.2%（P <0.01）的母亲继续EBF 6个月的意图变异。态度和主观规范比知觉行为控制更能预测意向。主观规范的作用在已婚妇女中比未婚妇女更大。在预期的和实际的EBF持续时间之间发现了强的正相关性（γ = 0.67，P <0.01）。旨在积极影响母亲的态度和社会支持的干预计划可能会有效地提高意向，从而增加EBF维持6个月。J. Lact. 26（1）：26-34。
This study aimed to investigate the relative importance of the psychosocial factors underlying mother's decision to continue exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for 6 months using the theory of planned behavior. A cohort of EBF-mothers (N = 78) completed a questionnaire assessing theoretical constructs at baseline and phone-interviewed at follow-up. Multiple regression analyses were performed to find important predictors of intention, overall and married vs unmarried. Attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control together explained 50.2% (P < .01) of the variance in mothers' intention to continue EBF for 6 months. Attitude and subjective norm were better predictors of the intention than perceived behavioral control. The role of subjective norm was greater in married than in unmarried women. A strong, positive correlation (gamma = 0.67, P < .01) was found between intended and actual EBF duration. Intervention programs designed to positively influence mother's attitude and social support may be effective in improving intention, thereby increasing EBF maintenance for 6 months. J Hum Lact. 26(1):26-34.