The association of breastfeeding self-efficacy with breastfeeding duration and exclusivity: longitudinal assessment of the predictive validity of the Greek version of the BSES-SF tool.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While breastfeeding self-efficacy (BSES) is an important modifiable determinant of breastfeeding, a structured assessment is not standard practice in Cyprus. We assessed the Greek version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES-SF), including its predictive validity in terms of Breastfeeding (BF) and Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) up to the sixth month.

Methods

A methodological study with longitudinal design among 586 mother-infant dyads, as part of the "BrEaST Start in Life" project. BSES was assessed 24-48 h after birth and at the first month. Breastfeeding status was assessed at the clinic, the 1st, 4th and 6th month. The association between BSES and breastfeeding was estimated in logistic regression models and its diagnostic ability in ROC analysis.

SUBMITTER: Economou M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8188677 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature