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Knowledge, Intention, and Self-Efficacy Associated with Breastfeeding: Impact of These Factors on Breastfeeding during Postpartum Hospital Stays in Taiwanese Women

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  • Shu-Fang Vivienne Wu

    (School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan)

  • Shu-Ching Chen

    (School of Nursing and Geriatric and Long-Term Care Research Center, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
    Department of Radiation Oncology and Proton and Radiation Therapy Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
    School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
    Shu-Ching Chen has equal contribution as the corresponding author.)

  • Hsiao-Yun Liu

    (Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan)

  • Hsiu-Lan Lee

    (Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan)

  • Yueh-E Lin

    (School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei 112, Taiwan
    School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
    Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
    Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan)

Abstract

Breastfeeding knowledge, intention, and self-efficacy affect breastfeeding rates during the postpartum period. Insufficient knowledge, lack of intention, and poor breastfeeding self-efficacy reduce the likelihood of breastfeeding postpartum. The purposes of this study were to (1) assess women’s intention to breastfeed and knowledge and self-efficacy regarding breastfeeding following childbirth, and to (2) identify the factors associated with postpartum breastfeeding during women’s hospital stays. This longitudinal study with a pretest and posttest design study recruited pregnant women from the gynecology and obstetrics outpatient departments and inpatient wards at a medical center in northern Taiwan. Demographic and obstetric characteristics were recorded, and participants were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, the Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form, and breastfeeding status postpartum. Of the 120 participants, 25% reported breastfeeding during the postpartum hospital stay. Postpartum breastfeeding was associated with lower levels of education and higher prenatal levels of breastfeeding intention. Establishing a breastfeeding-friendly environment in the family and workplace may effectively increase continued breastfeeding.

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  • Shu-Fang Vivienne Wu & Shu-Ching Chen & Hsiao-Yun Liu & Hsiu-Lan Lee & Yueh-E Lin, 2021. "Knowledge, Intention, and Self-Efficacy Associated with Breastfeeding: Impact of These Factors on Breastfeeding during Postpartum Hospital Stays in Taiwanese Women," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:9:p:5009-:d:551026
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    1. Seungmi Park & Jung Lim Lee & Jang In Sun & Youngji Kim, 2018. "Knowledge and health beliefs about gestational diabetes and healthy pregnancy's breastfeeding intention," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(21-22), pages 4058-4065, November.
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