Abstract

Breastfeeding is recommended as the optimal source of nutrition for newborns for the first 6 months of life and beyond with the addition of complementary foods. While breastfeeding initiation rates have been increasing, duration rates remain a concern as many women prematurely discontinue due to difficulties encountered rather than maternal choice. In addition, there is a sizable gap between rates of exclusive breastfeeding and current recommendations. Targeting modifiable variables that may be amenable to intervention is one strategy to improve breastfeeding outcomes. One such modifiable variable is breastfeeding self-efficacy. Although research has clearly shown that breastfeeding self-efficacy is predictive of breastfeeding duration and exclusivity, it is unknown whether it can be enhanced to improve breastfeeding outcomes. The purpose of this pilot randomized controlled trial was to examine the feasibility and compliance of a newly developed trial protocol and the acceptability of an intervention to increase breastfeeding self-efficacy in the immediate postpartum period. Secondary outcomes included determining whether there were any trends between groups related to breastfeeding self-efficacy, duration, and exclusivity.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: NR67659; ProQuest document ID: 816062745. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Karen A. McQueen, RN, PhD, Professor

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Randomized Controlled Trial

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study; Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes, Breastfeeding, Primiparous, Self-efficacy

Advisor

Cindy-Lee Dennis

Second Advisor

Robyn Stremler

Third Advisor

Cameron Norman

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Toronto

Degree Year

2009

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-04-08

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