Breastfeeding selfefficacy of women using secondline. Improving breastfeeding knowledge, selfefficacy and intent. Breastfeeding selfefficacy in a sample of wic participants. The breastfeeding selfefficacy short form bsessf is a 14 item tool with high internal consistency cronbachs. Technical report overview what this questionnaire measures in the context of education, selfefficacy refers to perceptions an individual has about hisher capabilities to perform at an expected level and achieve goals or milestones. Chinese adaptation of the general selfefficacy scale. The effect of messageframing on breastfeeding self. The effect of messageframing on breastfeeding selfefficacy. Increasing breastfeeding self efficacy across the prenatal.
The primary aim of this study was to examine bfse in a sample of women using secondline strategies for. Finally, this study provided additional support for the theoretical hypothesis that breastfeeding selfefficacy is predictive of future breastfeeding behavior. There are several breastfeeding selfefficacy scales, with the breastfeeding selfefficacy score bses being the best known. The effect of a selfefficacybased educational programme on. Denniss breastfeeding selfefficacy theory was the foundation for the breastfeeding selfefficacy tool used in this project. Other breastfeeding selfefficacy research activities.
Selfefficacy theorybased instrument to measure prenatal. The breastfeeding selfefficacy scale, shortform bses, measures a mothers perceived ability to breastfeed her baby. The application of a breastfeeding selfefficacy scale could point out the mothers with more weaknesses, in the aspects required in the process of breastfeeding, and allow interventions during provision of nursing care that occurs after childbirth, intending to provide support for successful breastfeeding. Because those interventions can be expensive, often one must decide which mothers will receive them. However, the ability of these theories to predict breastfeeding duration has not been adequately analyzed. Torres et al spanish breastfeeding selfefficacy scale translation and validation of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale into spanish.
Bse score is defined as the literal number score that an individual received after completion of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale. U122015 general self efficacy scale instrument name. The effect of breastfeeding selfefficacy on breastfeeding. The effect of interventional program on breastfeeding self. Bandura 1977 advocated a behaviourspecific approach to the study of selfefficacy, arguing that a measure of general selfefficacy in overall ability would be inadequate for tapping an individuals efficacy in managing tasks associated with a specific behaviour. One of these is the new general selfefficacy scale by chen, gully, and eden 2001. The breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf is a 14item measure designed to assess a mothers. Bandura 1977 advocated a behaviourspecific approach to the study of self efficacy, arguing that a measure of general self efficacy in overall ability would be inadequate for tapping an individuals efficacy in managing tasks associated with a specific behaviour. Clinical utility of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale. A quasiexperimental design used a convenience sample of 30 breastfeeding class participants as the experimental group and. Pdf on aug 17, 2018, sonia brandao and others published the breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form. In the united states, the majority of pregnant women plan to breastfeed, and yet there is a clear. Breastfeeding self efficacy scores from baseline to 4 weeks postpartum in intervention and control groups.
However, the circumstances that may influence the effectiveness of the interventions are unclear, especially in the context of hospitals with suboptimal infant feeding practices. Healthspecific selfefficacy scales the present chapter describes brief health specific self efficacy scales that were developed to examine the relationship between self efficacy, intentions, and behaviors in the context of large scale field studies designed to screen diverse populations. Although numerous breast feeding educational programmes have been developed to enhance. The universe of the study consisted of all the mothers who were living in the center of sakarya province and had infants ages 03 months. Application of breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort.
Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate an effective approach to increase the breast feeding rate, duration and exclusive breast feeding rate, in which maternal breast feeding selfefficacy was determined as one of the major contributors. Breastfeeding selfefficacy of mothers and the affecting. Increasing breastfeeding self efficacy across the prenatal to postpartum spectrum cindylee dennis, phd professor in nursing and psychiatry, university of toronto canada research chair in perinatal community health research chair in womens health, st. Oct 26, 2016 the impact assessment includes examination of data gathered from the six.
The purpose of this study was to reduce the number of items on the original breastfeeding self. The relationship between fatigue and breastfeeding selfefficacy. The iowa infant feeding attitudes scale, breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form and additional items comprise our consolidated instrument, which was crossculturally adapted utilizing a. The iowa infant feeding attitudes scale, breastfeeding self efficacy scale short form and additional items comprise our consolidated instrument, which was crossculturally adapted utilizing a. Breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bses sf 14item selfreport instrument using 5pt likert scale 1 not at all confident 5 always confident add stem, i think i can support my client toknow when her baby is getting enough milk. The see scale is a simple self report measure that indicates the self efficacy of the participants. Therefore, scores on a breastfeeding selfefficacy scale were used to measure participants levels of selfefficacy confidence. The application of a breastfeeding self efficacy scale could point out the mothers with more weaknesses, in the aspects required in the process of breastfeeding, and allow interventions during provision of nursing care that occurs after childbirth, intending to provide support for successful breastfeeding. One of these is the new general self efficacy scale by chen, gully, and eden 2001. Efficacy scale bses and psychometrically assess the revised bsesshort form bses. Dennis and faux5 originally developed this 33item scale to measure breastfeeding confidence based on banduras selfefficacy theory. In a study by loke and chan on 199 women in postpartum period using the breastfeeding self efficacy scale short form mbsessf results showed that women with higher score of breastfeeding self efficacy were more intended to have exclusive breastfeeding six months after birth or 7.
The swedish version of the breastfeeding selfefficacy. Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continuing it for 2 years, along with complementary feeding, are the primary objectives of public health plans and nutrition around the world. We assessed the predictive value of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale short form bsessf administered by family medicine residents. The effect of an antenatal breastfeeding intervention on. A considerable amount of research demonstrates how breastfeeding self efficacy significantly influences breastfeeding outcomes. It measures a mothers confidence in her ability to breastfeed suc. Designing evaluation plans for health promotion mhealth.
Pdf development and psychometric testing of the breastfeeding. Parrilla rodriguez, md, mph, ibclc, cindylee dennis, rn, phd abstract. Using the conceptual frameworks of both donabedian and breastfeeding selfefficacy theory, a multifaceted approach was implemented targeting all pregnant women in this organization. Application and validation of breastfeeding selfefficacy scale. Adolescents, adults language other than english available. Selfefficacy for breastfeeding can predict breastfeeding rates.
Development and psychometric testing of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale. Check the reliability and validity of breastfeeding. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the persian version of bsessf in iranian mothers. The aims of this study were to translate and psychometrically test the swedish version of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf, examine the relationship between breastfeeding selfefficacy and demographic variables, and evaluate associations with breastfeeding continuation plans in swedish mothers.
One of the contributions of the current study is to operationalize the concept of breastfeeding selfefficacy based on banduras 1986 theoretical framework of selfefficacy. Background breastfeeding self efficacy can be measured with the breastfeeding self efficacy scale short form bsessf. Women should be encouraged and supported to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of an infants life and continue to breastfeed. Previous studies have revealed conflicting results for the breastfeeding assessment score bas in predicting early breastfeeding cessation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of nursing intervention on mothers breastfeeding self efficacy. This scale provides a measure of selfefficacy that serves as an improvement to the original selfefficacy scale of. Linear regression was performed on pre and post intervention breastfeeding intention revealing that, while the intervention did positively impact. U122015 general selfefficacy scale instrument name. However, future research is needed to assess the bsessf as a discrete scale.
A pilot randomized controlled trial of a breastfeeding. The breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf was developed to measure a mothers. Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the breastfeeding self. Dennis and faux devised the original breastfeeding selfefficacy scale to measure a mothers selfefficacy in regards to breastfeeding in 1999. Nonparametric statistical testing did not reveal any significant differences between mean selfefficacy scores 81. A crosssectional survey of working adults assessed effects of perception of fairness, coworkers support for breastfeeding colleagues, and ick response on willingness to help mothers needing breaks to pump breastmilk at work.
Determining a cutoff point for scores of the breastfeeding. Selfefficacy formative questionnaire technical report. Breastfeeding selfefficacy scale short form bsessf works as an instrument to assess maternal confidence toward effective breastfeeding. Translation and psychometric assessment of the breastfeeding self. Data from a puerto rican population marcelina molina torres, mph, rene r. There are several types of assessments one can use to measure self efficacy. Using selfefficacy theo ry as a conceptual framework, the breastfeeding self efficacy scale bses was. Introduction numerous studies have shown that the constructs of the theory of reasoned action tra, theory of planned behavior tpb and breastfeeding self efficacy bse framework can effectively identify relationships between maternal psychosocial factors and breastfeeding initiation. There are several types of assessments one can use to measure selfefficacy. The prenatal breastfeeding selfefficacy scale pbses was. The second part of questionnaire included the amount of breastfeeding selfefficacy obtained from the short form of dennis breastfeeding selfefficacy scale bsessf, the validity and reliability of which, has been investigated earlier and includes questions designed as 5point likert scale. Her presentation is based on research completed for her dissertation.
This study included all mothers of full term healthy singleton infants from one private hospital in brisbane who. Effectiveness of interventions on breastfeeding self. Design as part of a longitudinal study, participants completed mailed questionnaires at 1, 4, and 8 weeks postpartum. The selfefficacy formative questionnaire is designed to measure a students perceived level of proficiency in the two essential components of selfefficacy, which are. This study aims to identify mothers perception about breastfeeding selfefficacy through the bsessf instrument and to build socio demographic and obstetric profiles of the subjects.
Breastfeeding selfefficacy scores from baseline to 4 weeks postpartum in intervention and control groups. Breastfeeding selfefficacy bse refers to a mothers confidence in her ability to breastfeed her infant dennis, 1999. Enhancing breastfeeding selfefficacy through prenatal. The test consists of nine statements that reflect your mental wellbeing, and the responses are categorized on a 10point scale.
Effectiveness of a breastfeeding selfefficacy intervention. Breastfeeding selfefficacy bse is defined as a mothers confidence in her perceived ability to breastfeed the baby. We used the original data from a prospective cohort study. Pdf application and validation of breastfeeding selfefficacy. Challenges to breastfeeding may undermine bfse, but secondline strategies including nipple shields, syringe, cup, supply line and bottle feeding may support breastfeeding until challenges are resolved. The aims of this study were to translate and psychometrically test the swedish version of the breastfeeding self efficacy scale short form bsessf, examine the relationship between. Breastfeeding selfefficacy interventions are important for improving breastfeeding outcomes. The breastfeeding self efficacy scale short form bsessf is a widely used instrument that measures breastfeeding self efficacy. The see scale is a simple selfreport measure that indicates the selfefficacy of the participants. However, the ability of these theories to predict breastfeeding duration has not been adequately.
Nonparametric statistical testing did not reveal any significant differences between mean self efficacy scores 81. Introduction numerous studies have shown that the constructs of the theory of reasoned action tra, theory of planned behavior tpb and breastfeeding selfefficacy bse framework can effectively identify relationships between maternal psychosocial factors and breastfeeding initiation. Development and psychometric testing of the breastfeeding self. Selfefficacy is a theoretical framework that could be a strong predictive. Torres et al spanish breastfeeding selfefficacy scale. The impact of coworker support and stigma on breastfeeding. Abstractthis study assessed the impact of coworker support on lactating mothers breastfeeding selfefficacy after maternity leave. In a study by loke and chan on 199 women in postpartum period using the breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form mbsessf results showed that women with higher score of breastfeeding selfefficacy were more intended to have exclusive breastfeeding six. Application and validation of breastfeeding selfefficacy scale short form bses sf in adolescent mothers.
Pdf the breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form. A pilot randomized controlled trial of a breastfeeding self. The breastfeeding selfefficacy scale short form bsessf was administered to the. Active family involvement in infant feeding practices and to promote confidence of home visitors and families the breastfeeding process assessment and affirmation measure and support infant feeding competency use of breastfeeding self efficacy scale bses to at critical breastfeeding time points in. The test consists of nine statements that reflect your mental wellbeing, and. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the effect of a selfefficacy intervention on breastfeeding selfefficacy and exclusive. Maternal breastfeeding selfefficacy is a mothers perceived ability to breastfeed her infant and has been shown to predict breastfeeding duration and exclusivity rates among women in the immediate postpartum period. Selfefficacy scale for breastfeeding promotion adapted validated tool. The breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf. Decreased selfefficacy is known to be involved in cessation of breast feeding 27, 45. Efficacy scale short form bsessf in brazilian adolecent puerperal. Measuring selfefficacy with scales and questionnaires. Active family involvement in infant feeding practices and to promote confidence of home visitors and families the breastfeeding process assessment and affirmation measure and support infant feeding competency use of breastfeeding selfefficacy scale bses to at critical breastfeeding time points in. Methods after delivery, 295 patients of a residency practice completed the bsessf and provided information on.
The effect of a selfefficacybased educational programme. Despite the significant research on the barriers to breastfeeding and the many efforts to promote and support it, almost every country in the world fails to meet the who recommendations for breastfeeding. The confidence level will be measured by using the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale shortform bsessf which was adapted from a previous study dennis, 1999, 2003 with the permission from the author. Dennis revised the bses into a shorter version in 2003. Breastfeeding selfefficacy bfse supports breastfeeding initiation and duration. Mothers with low bsessf scores stop exclusive breastfeeding prematurely, but specific interventions can prevent that undesirable outcome.
Enhancing breastfeeding selfefficacy through prenatal education. One possible risk factor to target is breastfeeding selfefficacy, which has been shown to significantly influence breastfeeding outcomes. Improving breastfeeding knowledge, selfefficacy and. Our objective was to externally validate the bas and provide summary accuracy estimates for this clinical prediction model. This scale provides a measure of self efficacy that serves as an improvement to the original self efficacy scale of 17 items created by sherer et al. Finally, this study provided additional support for the theoretical hypothesis that breastfeeding self efficacy is predictive of future breastfeeding behavior. The breastfeeding self efficacy construct has promising utility for nursing practice. Chinese adaptation of the general selfefficacy scale j. The relationship between fatigue and breastfeeding self. Dec 20, 20 breastfeeding self efficacy bfse supports breastfeeding initiation and duration. Background breastfeeding selfefficacy can be measured with the breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf. The purpose of this study was to determine the breastfeeding selfefficacy of mothers in the 03 month period and the affecting factors.
The breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf was originally designed to assess a mothers confidence in her ability to breastfeed. The impact assessment includes examination of data gathered from the six. Clinical utility of the breastfeeding self efficacy scale. This version of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale, the bsesebf scale. In this experimental investigation, pregnant women who attended a primary health care centre were randomly assigned to the experimental n 65 or. Jan 01, 2014 breastfeeding self efficacy scores from baseline to 4 weeks postpartum in intervention and control groups. Breastfeeding duration and the theory of planned behavior and.
The aims of this study were to translate and psychometrically test the swedish version of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scaleshort form bsessf, examine the relationship between. The swedish version of the breastfeeding selfefficacy scale. When the respondent obtains between 14 and 32 points, she is considered to have low efficacy. Thus, most women cease breastfeeding through international programs and breastfeeding before the 612 months recom statements. Breastfeeding selfefficacy and the use of prescription.
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