Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior
The rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) varies from 23% to 47% in Iran. Few studies have utilized an appropriate theoretical framework to investigate the continuation of EBF behavior. Resorting to the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study was carried out to determine factors affecting EBF a...
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| author | Zeynab Karimi Siamak Mohebi Narges Afshar Zabihollah Gharlipour |
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| description | The rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) varies from 23% to 47% in Iran. Few studies have utilized an appropriate theoretical framework to investigate the continuation of EBF behavior. Resorting to the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study was carried out to determine factors affecting EBF among women referred to health centers. Using multi-stage sampling method, 373 women were selected. Based on TPB, a questionnaire of theory based within demographic variables was designed for data collection. Prevalence of EBF was 72.4%. Moreover, father's educational level and father's job had a significant relationship with EBF behavior. In addition, significant negative relationships were found between EBF behavior and subjective norms as well as intention. As a result, intervention programs using the TPB can be helpful for promoting the continuity of EBF. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fe7ca496d918485d872e5f7bc3f997aa2022-12-22T01:36:24ZengGonabad University of Medical SciencesJournal of Research & Health2423-57172423-57172019-05-019327528110.29252/jrh.9.3.275Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behaviorZeynab Karimi0Siamak Mohebi1Narges Afshar2Zabihollah Gharlipour3Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, IranDepartment of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, IranDepartment of Public Health, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, IranDepartment of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, IranThe rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) varies from 23% to 47% in Iran. Few studies have utilized an appropriate theoretical framework to investigate the continuation of EBF behavior. Resorting to the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this study was carried out to determine factors affecting EBF among women referred to health centers. Using multi-stage sampling method, 373 women were selected. Based on TPB, a questionnaire of theory based within demographic variables was designed for data collection. Prevalence of EBF was 72.4%. Moreover, father's educational level and father's job had a significant relationship with EBF behavior. In addition, significant negative relationships were found between EBF behavior and subjective norms as well as intention. As a result, intervention programs using the TPB can be helpful for promoting the continuity of EBF.http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-1361-en.pdfBehaviorExclusive Breastfeeding |
| spellingShingle | Zeynab Karimi Siamak Mohebi Narges Afshar Zabihollah Gharlipour Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior Journal of Research & Health Behavior Exclusive Breastfeeding |
| title | Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior |
| title_full | Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior |
| title_fullStr | Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior |
| title_short | Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding: theory of planned behavior |
| title_sort | factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding theory of planned behavior |
| topic | Behavior Exclusive Breastfeeding |
| url | http://jrh.gmu.ac.ir/article-1-1361-en.pdf |
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