Evaluation of mothers' knowledge, self-efficacy and performance in the field of exclusive breastfeeding and its related factors in children under 6 months of age in Ashkzar city of Yazd province

Asiyeh Pirzadeh; Afsaneh  Naghdi

doi:10.18502/tbj.v20i6.8959

Asiyeh Pirzadeh Associate Professor, Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Afsaneh Naghdi M.Sc. Student , of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/tbj.v20i6.8959

Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, Children,Ashkezar

Abstract

Introduction: Considering breastfeeding and its population for infants and the need for necessary training for successful breastfeeding, the present study aimed to determine the activity, self-efficacy and performance of mothers in the field of exclusive breastfeeding and its related factors in children under 6 months of age. Ashkzar Yazd was performed.

Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, research data were collected from 300 mothers with children under six months old using a researcher-made questionnaire with face-to-face interviews and telephone calls. While calculating the indicators related to exclusive breastfeeding, using SPSS 20 software tests, the relationships between independent and dependent variables were analyzed and the most important factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding were determined.

Results:The results showed that the mean age of mothers was 28.43 9 59.6. Mean and Deviation The mean score of knowledge, self-efficacy and performance score of mothers in the field of exclusive breastfeeding are: 18.82, 16.72 and 16.11, respectively. There is a significant relationship between the mean score of exclusive breastfeeding with the number of pups, using a bottle and using a pacifier and birth weight.

Conclusion: Due to the modifiable nature of most factors related to breast milk, it is possible to increase the exclusive breastfeeding of infants by training and using modern methods of appropriate counseling by health workers.