scholarly journals A Snapshot of Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Intention of Childless Female College Students in Louisiana: A Basis for Future Education Plans

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 985-985
Author(s):  
Kritee Niroula ◽  
Erin !McKinley
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
College Age ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
School Year ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Future ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Objectives •Discuss the differences in breastfeeding knowledge and attitude by different demographics among a sample of adult, childless, college-age females. •Discuss the characteristics of the study sample that were found to have the highest breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and intention. •List 3 different suggested breastfeeding knowledge messages that could be used to educate adult, childless, college-age females. Methods A convenience sample of childless, adult, female students (n = 1039), 18 to 22 years old, were recruited to complete a 58-item web-based survey during the 2019–2020 school year. The questionnaire items assessed breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, future breastfeeding intention, and general demographics. Results The mean breastfeeding knowledge and attitude scores were 13.16 (±2.48) and 64.19 (±7.69) respectively, both indications of relatively high breastfeeding knowledge and positive attitudes towards breastfeeding. Over 90% of the sample had intentions to breastfeed potential future children. Higher breastfeeding knowledge and more positive attitudes were found among those with higher intentions to breastfeed their babies in the future. Conclusions This sample of adult, college-age, childless females has the potential to give birth and breastfeed infants in the future. Similar populations may be responsible for changes in breastfeeding rates in the US. Nutrition education and behavioral health professionals who work with college-age individuals may want to focus pre-conception educational initiatives on increasing and maintaining breastfeeding knowledge and positive breastfeeding attitudes while encouraging breastfeeding initiation in the future. Funding Sources Not applicable

The Prenatal Rating of Efficacy in Preparation to Breastfeed Scale: A New Measurement Instrument for Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-efficacy

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin M. McKinley ◽  
Linda L. Knol ◽  
Lori W. Turner ◽  
Joy J. Burnham ◽  
Kristine R. Graettinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Interpersonal Processes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Highly Correlated

Background: Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding intention are two modifiable factors that influence rates of breastfeeding initiation. Research Aims: (1) To develop a scale to measure prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy, and (2) test its psychometric properties by determining the internal consistency and reliability, and (3) assess the relationships between prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding intention. Methods: Cross-sectional prospective one-group survey design was used. A convenience sample of pregnant patients attending an obstetrics and gynecology clinic ( N=124) completed a survey at the recruitment site that assessed demographics, breastfeeding intention, and breastfeeding self-efficacy theory constructs. Retest surveys ( n=14) were taken home and returned to the researcher by mail after completion. Results: Cronbach’s alpha for the 39-item scale was .98 (test) and .97 (retest) with an item-to-total correlation range of .54 to .78. A four-factor solution for the scale was retained. Test-retest indicated each factor was significant and highly correlated: Individual Processes (.88, p < .001), Interpersonal Processes (.893, p < .001), Professional Advice (.919, p < .001), and Social Support (.880, p < .001). Overall prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy score was highly correlated (.610, p <.001) with breastfeeding intention scores. Conclusions: The Prenatal Rating of Efficacy in Preparation to Breastfeed Scale is a valid and reliable measure of a prenatal women’s self-efficacy in preparation to breastfeed. Measuring the level of self-efficacy could alert prenatal women and health professionals to individual skill sets.

scholarly journals A Causal Model of Breastfeeding Duration among Working Muslim Mothers in Semarang City, Central Java Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1010-1023
Author(s):  
Mekar Dwi ANGGRAENI ◽  
Busakorn PUNTHMATHARITH ◽  
Wongchan PETPICHETCHIAN
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Causal Model ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Central Java Province

Islam encourages every mother to breastfeed; however, for working mothers, maintaining breastfeeding can be challenging. This study aimed to develop and test a causal model to predict breastfeeding duration in this population. A cross-sectional, predictive study was conducted to test the proposed causal model predicting breastfeeding duration among working Muslim mothers in Semarang City, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Two hundred and forty Muslim mothers participated in the study and self-reported questionnaires were used. Respondents were recruited by using multisite random sampling. Nine questionnaires were used to collect data and a model test using a path analysis was performed to examine the hypothesized relationships. The study results were as follows: 1) initially, the hypothesized model did not fit the data, then the model was modified based on the statistical and theoretical considerations until it could explain the data well, 2) the intention to exclusively breastfeed affected breastfeeding initiation, 3) breastfeeding knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding affected intention to exclusively breastfeed, 4) breastfeeding knowledge, family support, workplace support, attitude toward breastfeeding, sufficient milk supply, and intention to exclusively breastfeed affected breastfeeding duration, 5) breastfeeding problems affected breastfeeding duration, 6) intention to exclusively breastfeed mediated breastfeeding knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding on breastfeeding duration and breastfeeding initiation, 7) breastfeeding initiation did not mediate breastfeeding knowledge, family support, and intention to exclusively breastfeed on breastfeeding duration. Health care providers should consider that breastfeeding knowledge, attitude toward breastfeeding, and intention to exclusively breastfeed have high predictive values of exclusive breastfeeding duration among working mothers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Breastfeeding Among Working Mothers in South Jordan

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 210-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyad Altamimi ◽  
Reem Al Nsour ◽  
Duaa Al dalaen ◽  
Neyaf Almajali
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Human Infants ◽  
Initiation Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Breast milk is the ideal food for human infants, with benefits to mothers and babies. However, working mothers are more likely to choose not to breastfeed or to interrupt breastfeeding prematurely. This study assessed breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes among working mothers in South Jordan. Four hundred cross-sectional, self-administered Arabic surveys were distributed to working mothers at their workplaces. In addition to measuring mothers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward breastfeeding, barriers that prevented continuing breastfeeding beyond 6 months were also explored. Three hundred forty-four (80%) completed questionnaires were returned. The breastfeeding initiation rate was 72.4%, but only 20.9% were exclusively breastfeeding by 6 months. The participants showed satisfactory knowledge about breastfeeding and had positive attitudes toward breastfeeding. Most of the women who initiated breastfeeding reported ending breastfeeding prematurely. Approximately 30% of the mothers attributed premature cessation of breastfeeding to work. The results of this study could be useful for health care providers and policy makers when planning effective breastfeeding promotion programs and creating breastfeeding-friendly workplaces.

Relationships Between Adolescents' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Fears Related to HIV/AIDS

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-301
Author(s):  
Ganga Mahat
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

AimsTo explore adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and fears of HIV/AIDS and to examine relationships between these variables and demographic variables among female adolescents.BackgroundHIV/AIDS is one of the major public health concerns all around the world, including India. Although the prevalence of HIV infection is low, it is still considered a high risk among Indian youth because of low and inaccurate HIV/AIDs knowledge, low condom usage and unsafe sexual practice, and lack of access to information.MethodsA descriptive correlational design was used in this study. A convenience sample of 150 adolescents attending one of the girls' high schools completed demographic and HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude questions in June 2018. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson-product–moment correlation coefficients.ResultsThe majority of adolescents had a moderate degree of HIV/AIDS knowledge, however; many of them still had misconceptions about modes of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention of HIV infection. Most of the adolescents had fairly positive attitudes and beliefs toward people with HIV/AIDS. About three-fourths of the participants were afraid of getting HIV/AIDS. The total HIV/AIDS knowledge was positively correlated with age (r = 0.288, p < .000), fathers' education (r = 0.235, p < .003), fear of getting HIV infection (r = 0.222, p < .005), and discussion about sexually transmitted diseases with parents (r = 0.195, p < .01).ConclusionThe findings indicate a need for educating students on HIV/AIDS, which can be accomplished by incorporating information regarding HIV transmission and prevention into their school curriculum. School-based educational program could be beneficial.

Breastfeeding Intention Versus Outcomes at Two to Three Weeks Postpartum

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Miranda Rouse ◽  
Debi Page Ferrarello
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Breastfeeding Education ◽  
National Public Health ◽  
Healthy People 2020 ◽  
Telephone Calls ◽  
Hospital Practices

Breastfeeding is the optimal nutrition for infants, offering protection from many illnesses for both infant and mother. While breastfeeding initiation rates approach or exceed Healthy People 2020 goals, increasing duration remains a national public health priority. Hospital practices play an important role. An urban, academic hospital in the northeast United States with Baby-Friendly designation initiated a quality improvement (QI) project to learn how infant feeding outcomes at 2–3 weeks postpartum compare to initial breastfeeding intention. A lactation student made telephone calls to a convenience sample of breastfeeding mothers, questioning them about their current infant feeding practices and the breastfeeding support they received. The women participating in this QI project were those deemed most likely to meet their infant feeding goals. All the women gave birth in a Baby-Friendly facility, thus all their nurses had at least 20 hours of breastfeeding education, all medical providers had had at least 3 hours of breastfeeding education, and IBCLCs were available to inpatients 7 days a week. All were encouraged to call the hospital's Breastfeeding Warmline and were provided with a list of outpatient resources. However, just2–3 weeks postpartum, one-third were not exclusively breastfeeding despite their initial intention.

scholarly journals Roles of Knowledge and Attitude in the Willingness of Nursing Students to Care for Older Adults in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7757
Author(s):  
Winnie Lai-Sheung Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Nursing Curricula ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Due to the ageing population, nursing students will be more likely to work with older adults after graduation. It is important to assess whether Hong Kong nursing students are well prepared to care for older adults. A convenience sample of 139 nursing students was surveyed using questionnaires: Palmore’s Facts on Ageing Quiz (FAQ), Kogan’s Attitudes Toward Old People scale (KAOP), and the Willingness to Care for Older People (WCOP) scale to assess the knowledge of and attitudes toward older adult care, and willingness to care for older adults, respectively. The overall score in the FAQ was medium-low (mean = 15.1, SD = 2.8). The KAOP score was medium-high (mean = 121.6, SD = 12.0). The willingness score was slightly high (mean = 5.2, SD = 1.1). Positive attitudes and knowledge about ageing are the predictors of nursing students’ willingness to take care of older adults. The findings provide evidence to nurse educators and clinical mentors that (a) courses providing knowledge about ageing are valuable, and (b) elements that cultivate positive attitudes towards older adult care should be included in curricula. Nursing curricula that provide knowledge and experience about older adult care play a pivotal role in creating a workforce of nurses ready and willing to care for the ever growing number of ageing adults.

Nursing professionals’ attitudes toward use of physical restraints in Styrian nursing homes Austria

Pflege ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Hannes Mayerl ◽  
Tanja Trummer ◽  
Erwin Stolz ◽  
Éva Rásky ◽  
Wolfgang Freidl
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Physical Restraint ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Physical Restraints ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Restraint Use ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Abstract. Background: Given that nursing staff play a critical role in the decision regarding use of physical restraints, research has examined nursing professionals’ attitudes toward this practice. Aim: Since nursing professionals’ views on physical restraint use have not yet been examined in Austria to date, we aimed to explore nursing professionals’ attitudes concerning use of physical restraints in nursing homes of Styria (Austria). Method: Data were collected from a convenience sample of nursing professionals (N = 355) within 19 Styrian nursing homes, based on a cross-sectional study design. Attitudes toward the practice of restraint use were assessed by means of the Maastricht Attitude Questionnaire in the German version. Results: The overall results showed rather positive attitudes toward the use of physical restraints, yet the findings regarding the sub-dimensions of the questionnaire were mixed. Although nursing professionals tended to deny “good reasons” for using physical restraints, they evaluated the consequences of physical restraint use rather positive and considered restraint use as an appropriate health care practice. Nursing professionals’ views regarding the consequences of using specific physical restraints further showed that belts were considered as the most restricting and discomforting devices. Conclusions: Overall, Austrian nursing professionals seemed to hold more positive attitudes toward the use of physical restraints than counterparts in other Western European countries. Future nationwide large-scale surveys will be needed to confirm our findings.

Searching for Something Positive in Future Negative: The Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory–Time Attitudes Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 016327872098559
Author(s):  
Michael T. McKay ◽  
Frank C. Worrell ◽  
Jon C. Cole
Keyword(s):  
Error Term ◽  
Emotional Engagement ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Time Attitudes ◽  
Correlated Error ◽  
The Future ◽  
Adolescent Sample ◽  
Secondary Analyses

The Adolescent and Adult Time Inventory–Time Attitudes Scale (AATI-TA) measures emotional engagement with the past, present, and future, and scores have been shown to relate meaningfully to health outcomes. For past, present, and future, five items are used to assess both positive and negative attitudes. Although evidence for the hypothesized six-factor solution has been widely reported, some studies have indicated problems with the Future Negative items. Given that a large and growing literature has emerged on the six-factor AATI-TA, and that AATI-TA scores have shown much better and more consistent fit than other temporal psychology measures, we sought to investigate the future negative factor in detail. Secondary analyses were performed on two datasets. The first was a University convenience sample ( N = 410) and the second was an adolescent sample ( N = 1,612). Confirmatory factor analyses revealed that the fit for the five Future Negative items was poor. Modification indices suggested that a correlated error term between Items 4 and 10 would result in good fit, and this was indeed the case. Models without Item 4 or Item 10 also yielded acceptable fit. Analyses using all four operationalizations of Future Negative (original scale, without Item 4 or Item 10, or with the correlated error between Items 4 and 10) to predict symptoms of anxiety and depression, and emotional self-efficacy revealed minor differences in the predictive validity coefficients. Potential ways forward, including a correlated error term or the dropping or replacement of Item 10, are discussed.

Attitude and Acceptability of the Self-Sampling in HPV Carrier Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 154041532110015
Author(s):  
Gloria Maricela Guerra Rodríguez ◽  
Octavio Augusto Olivares Ornelas ◽  
Héctor Manuel Gil Vázquez ◽  
Dalia Sarahí Silguero Esquivel ◽  
Jane Dimmitt Champion
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Cervical Dysplasia ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Multiple Strains ◽  
Cancer Multiple

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a primary cause of cervical cancer. Multiple strains of HPV lead to cervical intraepithelial injuries that later progress to cervical cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess attitudes toward and acceptability of self-sampling among Mexican women who have HPV. Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional design included a convenience sample of Mexican women with a previous diagnosis of cervical dysplasia. Results: Women ( n = 61) were young adults ( M = 27 years, SD = 6.92) reporting single marital status (55%) and sexually active (93%). Mean age at onset of sexual activity was 17 years; a majority of women (78.8%) had more than one sexual partner in their lifetime with 56.6% reporting between two and five partners. All (100%) of the women indicated that they would “choose self-sampling for HPV detection” and would recommend it to other women. Concerning “attitudes toward HPV,” the women responded that it is necessary to comply with HPV treatment and understand that preventative measures can avoid HPV transmission. Conclusion: Women reported high acceptability for self-sampling and positive attitudes toward HPV diagnostic procedures. Women indicated substantial interest in learning more about HPV, its transmission, preventive measures, routine testing, and recommended self-sampling for HPV detection.

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