Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy among pregnant women in Portugal
2013
Background
Many new mothers discontinue breastfeeding prematurely. Researchers have shown that maternal confidence is an important factor in the continuation of breastfeeding.
Objectives: This study aimed at performing a validation of the prenatal Portuguese version of the Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) and at assessing breastfeeding self-efficacy among pregnant women in Portugal.
Methods
144 pregnant women at the 3rd trimester of pregnancy were recruited at two antenatal obstetric units in northern Portugal. The prenatal …
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