Parental Breastfeeding Behavior and Attitude Questionnaire
A validated questionnaire is required to evaluate scientifically community-based breastfeeding support and promotion. The aim of this study was to create a valid and reliable questionnaire to measure parents’ behavior and attitudes about breastfeeding. The items in the questionnaire were selected...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Acta Clinica Croatica |
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| Online Access: | https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/443347 |
| Summary: | A validated questionnaire is required to evaluate scientifically community-based
breastfeeding support and promotion. The aim of this study was to create a valid and reliable questionnaire
to measure parents’ behavior and attitudes about breastfeeding. The items in the questionnaire
were selected by the authors according to regular data from the professional literature, and in consultation
with three pediatric lecturers at higher and secondary health education, fellow pediatricians, and
parents. A working version of the questionnaire was available on the website of the For a Healthy and
Happy Childhood association from February 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. The study was approved by
the Ethics Committee of the Bjelovar General Hospital. After item analysis, 15 behavioral questions
that showed good internal consistency were retained. Concerning the attitudes, principal component
analysis showed a four-factor structure with 17 items explaining 46.11% of total variance. Cronbach’s
alpha (0.88) indicated acceptable internal consistency. To analyze the ability of the questionnaire to
differentiate parents according to the desired outcome, the χ2-test, correlation and logistic regression
were used. In the study, the desired outcome was defined as exclusive breastfeeding for 5 or 6 months,
as well as breastfeeding for 12 months or more. In conclusion, the final instrument is reliable and valid
for collecting breastfeeding data and evaluating changes in parents’ behaviors and attitudes achieved
through participation in breastfeeding promotion and support programs. The questionnaire may, in
addition to the BIAKQ questionnaire, support professionals and activists involved in breastfeeding to
create methodologically well-conceived programs. |
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| ISSN: | 0353-9466 1333-9451 |