Development and psychometric testing of the Breastfeeding Self‐Efficacy Scale

Volume: 22, Issue: 5, Pages: 399 - 409
Published: Oct 1, 1999
Abstract
Many new mothers discontinue breastfeeding prematurely. Researchers have shown that maternal confidence is an important factor in the continuation of breastfeeding. The purpose of this methodological study was to develop and conduct preliminary psychometric assessment of an instrument to measure confidence in new breastfeeding mothers. Using self-efficacy theory as a conceptual framework, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES) was...
Paper Details
Title
Development and psychometric testing of the Breastfeeding Self‐Efficacy Scale
Published Date
Oct 1, 1999
Volume
22
Issue
5
Pages
399 - 409
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