Assessment of maternal self-efficacy in breastfeeding in the immediate puerperium

Bárbara Brandão Lopes; Anne Fayma Chaves Lopes; Dharlene Giffoni Soares; Hilana Dayana Dodou; Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro; Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá

doi:10.15253/2175-6783.2017000600016

Authors

Bárbara Brandão Lopes
Anne Fayma Chaves Lopes
Dharlene Giffoni Soares
Hilana Dayana Dodou
Régia Christina Moura Barbosa Castro
Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.2017000600016

Keywords:

Breast Feeding, Self Efficacy, Nursing, Postpartum Period.

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the maternal self-efficacy in breastfeeding in the immediate puerperium. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study involving 132 puerperae. A form with sociodemographic and obstetrical data and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form was applied in the rooming-in maternity ward. Results: the majority of the interviewed women presented high self-efficacy (90.9%) and presented medium (9.1%) self-efficacy in breastfeeding. There was no association between Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form scores and sociodemographic and obstetric variables. Conclusion: women presented high self-efficacy in breastfeeding, which points to a favorable expectation towards breastfeeding, and nurse professional are required to provide more effective assistance in breastfeeding support.