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Relationships Between Postpartum Anxiety, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, And Breastfeeding Exclusivity, Rachel Eichholtz
Relationships Between Postpartum Anxiety, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, And Breastfeeding Exclusivity, Rachel Eichholtz
Masters Theses
Background
Though several important barriers to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) have been identified, the relationship between postpartum anxiety and EBF remains inadequately explored.
Objective
The objective of this study was to determine if there was a significant relationship between postpartum anxiety and EBF and, if so, determine if breastfeeding self-efficacy moderated this relationship.
Methods
This was a cross-sectional, online survey. Eligibility criteria: mothers (at least 18 years of age), with an infant (aged 4-24 weeks), and who had provided breastmilk at least once in the previous two weeks. The survey instrument included demographic questions and three scales: the EPDS (Edinburgh Postpartum …