Breastfeeding self-efficacy among blind mothers

Rev Bras Enferm. 2018 Nov-Dec;71(6):2969-2973. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0942.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate breastfeeding self-efficacy among blind mothers.

Method: This is a descriptive and exploratory research carried out in Fortaleza-Ceara, with ten blind mothers. Data were collected through an interview with the application of a socioeconomic and obstetric questionnaire and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form.

Results: The majority of blind mothers presented high breastfeeding self-efficacy, but there were also mothers with low breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Conclusion: It is necessary to follow-up mothers throughout the entire breastfeeding period to maintain or improve breastfeeding self-efficacy in this specific public.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Feeding / methods*
  • Breast Feeding / psychology*
  • Breast Feeding / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mothers / psychology*
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Self Efficacy*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Visually Impaired Persons / psychology*