{"id":7171,"date":"2025-06-28T17:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T17:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ijssass.com\/journal\/breastfeeding-mothers-self-confidence-a-mixed-method-study\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T05:09:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T05:09:01","slug":"breastfeeding-mothers-self-confidence-a-mixed-method-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ijssass.com\/journal\/breastfeeding-mothers-self-confidence-a-mixed-method-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Breastfeeding mothers&#8217; self-confidence: A mixed-method study"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article was originally published as: <strong>Breastfeeding mothers&#8217; self-confidence: A mixed-method study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Original Article Link: <a href='https:\/\/www.ajan.com.au\/index.php\/AJAN\/article\/view\/765' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Read Original Article<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Download PDF: <a href='https:\/\/www.ajan.com.au\/index.php\/AJAN\/article\/download\/765\/785' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Click Here to Download PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Abstract<\/h2>\n<p>Objective: To establish the association of the mother&#8217;s breastfeeding self-efficacy with infant feeding in the first six months of the child&#8217;s life and identify the mothers\u2019 perception of their confidence to breastfeed.<br \/>\nBackground: Breastfeeding is a multi-determined process. Many factors contribute to a mother\u2019s ability to exclusively breastfeed until a child reaches six months of age. Among these factors is a mother\u2019s confidence in her abilities to breastfeed her baby, referred to as breastfeeding self-efficacy. Thus, self-efficacy for breastfeeding could be an essential predictor of reducing the risk of early weaning.<br \/>\nStudy design and methods: This is a mixed-method sequential explanatory study. The short form of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale was used to determine the level of the mothers&#8217; confidence. 158 mothers were surveyed during their postpartum hospital stay, and 128 were included in a follow-up six months after delivery. Additionally, 22 participants were randomly selected for an in-depth interview (qualitative stage). Data were analysed using inferential statistics and thematic content analysis.<br \/>\nResults: High levels of breastfeeding efficacy were identified during the hospitalisation and after discharge among all participants. Exclusive breastfeeding was practised among 45.31% of mothers six months after delivery. Return to work was a key factor contributing to early weaning. Family and health professional support during the breastfeeding process were associated as crucial for the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.<br \/>\nDiscussion: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after delivery involves various factors, such as the mother\u2019s confidence in her breastfeeding skills and the specific circumstances she faces while breastfeeding. Thus, through the mixed qualitative and quantitative approaches, it was possible to identify the convergence of self-efficacy scores and the breastfeeding mothers&#8217; perception of their confidence and intention to maintain exclusive breastfeeding.<br \/>\nConclusion: High self-efficacy to breastfeed alone was not enough to maintain exclusive breastfeeding. It is necessary to combine self-efficacy and family or health service support and guidance to clarify the mother&#8217;s doubts about potential difficulties that may appear throughout the breastfeeding process, the maintenance of lactation when she plans to return to work, and the breastfeeding technique.<br \/>\nImplication for practice: Applying the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale associated with the breastfeeding mothers&#8217; interview during the prenatal and perinatal period facilitates early identification of mothers at risk for early weaning and helps nurses in planning interventions to support the breastfeeding mother and her child in favour of exclusive breastfeeding duration.<br \/>\nWhat is already known about the topic?<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended for the first six months of a child&#8217;s life; however, many mothers do not follow this recommendation due to multiple barriers such as mental health issues (i.e., postpartum depression or anxiety), educational gaps, physical discomfort like sore nipples, engorgement, return to work, and lack of support.<br \/>\nBreastfeeding self-efficacy has been associated with the duration of breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p>What this paper adds<\/p>\n<p>Breastfeeding mothers&#8217; self-efficacy is essential for stimulating maintenance.<br \/>\nQuestions 3 (I always feed my baby without using powdered milk as a supplement) and 11 (I always breastfeed my baby on one breast and then switch to the other) of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (short form) predicted early weaning risk.<br \/>\nPlanning nursing care intervention for breastfeeding mothers in their follow-up after birth should include assessing their breastfeeding self-efficacy and factors that could contribute to early weaning, such as returning to work and the lack of a support network.<\/p>\n<h2>Authors<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cl\u00e1udia Silveira Viera<\/li>\n<li>G\u00e9cica Gracieli  Wust de Moraes<\/li>\n<li>Beatriz Rosana Gon\u00e7alves de Oliveira Toso<\/li>\n<li>Marialda Moreira Christoffel<\/li>\n<li>Gicelle Galvan Machineski<\/li>\n<li>Ana Maria Linares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keywords<\/h2>\n<p>Breastfeeding, Self-efficacy, Infant, Mothers, Confidence<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p>References not available for this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was originally published as: Breastfeeding mothers&#8217; 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