The relationship between breastfeeding self-efficacy and perceived insufficient milk among Japanese mothers
The relationship between breastfeeding self-efficacy and perceived insufficient milk among Japanese mothers
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00277.x
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发表时间:
2008-09-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Jimba, Masamine
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作者:
Otsuka, Keiko;Dennis, Cindy-Lee;Jimba, Masamine
Objective: To examine the relationship between maternal perceptions of insufficient milk and breastfeeding confidence using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale.Design: Cross-sectional study.Participants: Two hundred and sixty-two in-hospital breastfeeding mothers in Japan.Main Outcome Measure: Breastfeeding self-efficacy was measured in-hospital and perception of insufficient milk was measured at 4 weeks postpartum.Results: Although most mothers intended to exclusively breastfeed, less than 40% were doing so at 4 weeks postpartum. Among the mothers using formula, 73% cited perceived insufficient milk as the primary reason for supplementation or completely discontinuing breastfeeding. Mothers' perception of insufficient milk at 4 weeks postpartum were significantly related to breastfeeding self-efficacy in hospital in the immediate postpartum period (r=.45, p