Breastfeeding but not Exclusively: Exploration of Chinese American Mothers’ Infant Feeding Practices

2020 ◽  
pp. 089033442094845
Author(s):  
Joanne Goldbort ◽  
Mary Bresnahan ◽  
Jie Zhuang ◽  
Elizabeth Bogdan-Lovis ◽  
Sunyoung Park
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Chinese American ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Introduction ◽  
Intention To Continue

Background Previous qualitative researchers have shown that Chinese American mothers experienced high rates of suboptimal breastfeeding, especially early introduction of other foods before the recommended 6-month period of exclusive breastfeeding. Research aims (1) To explore attitudes that Chinese American mothers have about the meaning and practice of exclusive breastfeeding; (2) to evaluate the extent of family pressure and support to maintain exclusive breastfeeding; and (3) to examine the influence of breastfeeding self-efficacy and the intention to continue exclusive breastfeeding. Method Guided by the theory of planned behavior, this descriptive cross-sectional prospective online survey was conducted with Chinese American breastfeeding mothers ( N = 401). Participants’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control for exclusive breastfeeding behaviors were measured. Results The M ( SD) age of participants was 29.14 ( SD = 6.90). Just over 50% reported receiving family support for exclusive breastfeeding. While participants had positive attitudes about exclusive breastfeeding and the value of colostrum, 64% ( n = 257) had already introduced foods other than mother’s own milk before their infant was 6-months old. Participants also expressed concern that their infants did not receive enough nutrition from exclusive mother’s milk. Participants with more than one child had significantly greater intention to continue exclusive breastfeeding compared to participants with only one child. Perception of approval by others for exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding self-efficacy were significantly related to behavioral intention to continue exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion Suboptimal infant feeding is a problem for Chinese American women and may also be a problem for mothers in other ethnic groups. We found a lack of adherence with standard recommendations for sustaining 6-months of exclusive breastfeeding.

Ecological Influences on Employees’ Workplace Sedentary Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1688-1696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda H. Wilkerson ◽  
Stuart L. Usdan ◽  
Adam P. Knowlden ◽  
James L. Leeper ◽  
David A. Birch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Barriers

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between ecological factors and occupational sedentary behavior (SB). Design: Cross-sectional online survey. Setting: Participants were employees recruited from a large, public university in the Southeastern United States from August to November 2016. Participants: The final sample included 527 (56% response rate) employees. Measures: Data were collected through an 87-item survey using previously validated scales that assessed occupational SB, perceived behavioral control, barrier self-efficacy, self-regulation strategies, organizational social norms, office environment, and worksite climate. Analysis: One-way analysis of variance analyses were used to determine differences in occupational SB by demographic factors. A multivariate regression model was used to determine significant ecological determinants of occupational SB. Results: Mean SB was 342.45 (standard deviation = 133.25) minutes. Significant differences in SB were found by gender, education, and employment classification. Barrier self-efficacy and workplace connectivity, which evaluates the spatial layout of the office setting that may impact mobility within the workplace, were significant predictors of SB in the multivariate model. Conclusion: Results from this study provide new information regarding the potential impact of workplace barriers and connectivity on occupational SB. The findings from this study support the inclusion of intervention modalities to minimize workplace barriers and increase workplace connectivity to increase workplace mobility and decrease SB.

Intention to adopt cryptocurrency: a robust contribution of trust and the theory of planned behavior

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadur Ali Soomro ◽  
Naimatullah Shah ◽  
Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeAt present, the adoption of cryptocurrency investment has brought consideration to the globe. The present paper attempts to investigate the intention to adopt cryptocurrency (IACR) among the potential investors of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe theory of planned behavior (TPB) is applied to underpin the conceptual framework. The study uses a quantitative approach. The study collects cross-sectional data through an online survey questionnaire. In the last, the authors utilized 334 samples for outcomes.FindingsFindings of the SEM reveal a significant positive effect of attitude, subjective norms (SNs), perceived behavioral control (PBC) and trust on IACR.Practical implicationsThe outcomes of an investigation would develop further intention and trust towards cryptocurrency adoption. The results would support developing favorable policies regarding the reduction of the ban on cryptocurrency in Pakistan to make easier transactions of the investors further. Possibly, it brings several opportunities in all segments of society in making the digital transaction modes through cryptocurrency. Finally, the findings would further validate the TPB in the context of cryptocurrency.Originality/valueThe study provides a better understanding of cryptocurrency and investors IACR. The empirical evidence further develops the other individuals' intentions towards cryptocurrency usage.

scholarly journals Go the whole nine yards? How extent of meat restriction impacts individual dietary experience

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Asher ◽  
Paul Peters
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
Behavior Intentions ◽  
Meat Diet ◽  
Identity Perception

There are a variety of approaches to addressing meat overconsumption including forms of meat restriction that vary by the degree of reductions and the type of meat reduced. This study examines three such diets—a vegetarian diet, a reduced-meat diet, and a chicken-free diet—with a focus on the differences in the lived dietary experiences of their adherents. These lived experiences are operationalized using a variety of measures: satisfaction with food-related life, social ties, convenience, social/personal life, health, cost, motivation, identity, perception of prevalence rates, length of diet adherence, and the theory of planned behavior (intentions, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms). The data comes from an online survey of a cross-sectional, census-balanced sample of more than 30,0000 U.S. residents aged 18+ years sourced from Nielsen’s Harris Panel. The results showed meat reducers to be a larger group than previously suspected, with a third of American adults self-identifying as reducing their meat consumption, compared to one percent each who identify as a vegetarian or chicken avoider. The findings also demonstrated that a vegetarian diet had the strongest lived dietary experiences among American adults who are currently eating one of the meat-restricted diets. This research speaks to how the degree and type of meat restriction can impact an individual’s lived experience with their diet.

scholarly journals Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention among Pregnant Mothers

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tria Astika Endah Permatasari ◽  
Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika ◽  
Endang Laksminingsih Achadi ◽  
Urip Purwono ◽  
Anies Irawati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Prediction Tool ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Child Hospital

AbstractExclusive breastfeeding intention is a mother’s intention to provide her baby only breast milk since the infant was born until at the age of 6 months. Intention in prenatal period is the direct affirmation of exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to find out the most dominant factor related to exclusive breastfeeding intention among pregnant women at a mother and child hospital in South Tangerang. A cross-sectional study design was conducted primarily. The samples were 143 pregnant women on their third semester pregnancy selected by purposive sampling. Intention was measured by the Infant Feeding Intention scale questionnaire. Meanwhile, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were measured by the modified Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the multivariate logistic regression analysis. It was 61.5% mother had strong exclusive breastfeeding intention. Perceived behavioral control dominantly influenced the exclusive breastfeeding intention (p value = 0.007; Odds Ratio 3.030; 95% CI = (1.361-6.746)). The other factors influencing intention were attitude, exposure to exclusive breastfeeding from social media, health workers’ support, previous breastfeeding experienceand mothers’ occupation. A mother with high perceived behavioral control has three times more likely to have ‘high exclusive breastfeeding intention’ than those having the low ones.AbstrakIntensi pemberian ASI eksklusif adalah intensi ibu untuk memberikan hanya ASI pada bayinya sejak dilahirkan hingga berusia enam bulan. Intensi pada periode prenatal merupakan penentu langsung pemberian ASI eksklusif. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui faktor paling dominan berhubungan dengan intensi pemberian ASI eksklusif pada ibu hamil di sebuah rumah sakit ibu dan anak di Kota Tangerang Selatan. Penelitian dengan desain studi potong lintang dilakukan secara primer. Sampel berjumlah 143 ibu hamil trimester ketiga dipilih secara purposive sampling. Intensi pemberian ASI eksklusif diukur menggunakan kuesioner the Infant Feeding Intentions scale. Sedangkan sikap, norma subjektif dan persepsi kontrol perilaku dinilai menggunakan modifikasi kuesioner Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi logistik ganda. Sebanyak 61,5% ibu memiliki intensi kuat memberikan ASI eksklusif. Persepsi kontrol perilaku paling dominan berhubungan dengan intensi pemberian ASI eksklusif, (p=0,007; Odds Ratio 3,030; 95% CI (1,361-6,746). Faktor lainnya yang berhubungan dengan intensi adalah sikap, keterpaparan ibu terhadap ASI eksklusif dari media sosial, dukungan tenaga kesehatan, pengalaman menyusui sebelumnya, dan pekerjaan ibu dengan persepsi kontrol perilaku tinggi berpeluang tiga kali lebih besar memiliki ‘intensi tinggi’ untuk memberikan ASI eksklusif dibandingkan ibu berpersepsi kontrol perilaku rendah.

scholarly journals Infant Feeding Practices and Analysis Of Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenny Artanty Nisman ◽  
Dea Aryas ◽  
Evi Ratnasari ◽  
Melinda Widya ◽  
Nevira Yonanta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p>The coverage rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is still low despite its ability to affect a baby's health status and ability to survive. In 2017, only 35.73% of babies in Indonesia received exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months. This study aims to determine infant feeding practices and identify the factors that influence the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Yogyakarta. This is a descriptive analysis study with a cross-sectional approach. The instruments that have been used in this study were the demographic data questionnaire, the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) questionnaire, and the Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) questionnaire. A total of 421 mothers were involved in this study and the research was conducted between June 2019 to April 2020 in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Correlation data analysis was performed using chi-square and point biserial correlation and the multivariate analysis used logistic regression. Infant feeding practice was high with 82.4% of infants receiving exclusive breastfeeding. It was found that employment status, knowledge, mothers’ attitudes, and self-efficacy about breastfeeding have significant correlations with exclusive breastfeeding. Employment status, knowledge, mothers’ attitudes, and self-efficacy about breastfeeding are factors that can encourage exclusive breastfeeding. <strong></strong></p>

Postnatal Unit Experiences Associated With Exclusive Breastfeeding During the Inpatient Stay: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 089033442110578
Author(s):  
Kristin P. Tully ◽  
Jacquana L. Smith ◽  
Marina S. Pearsall ◽  
Catherine Sullivan ◽  
Carl Seashore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Staff ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Set Up

Background: Efforts to provide accessible and effective infant feeding support are advancing to set up new families to meeting their goals. However, data continue to be limited for understanding how inpatient postpartum support and experiences contribute to exclusive breastfeeding during hospitalization. Research Aims: To explore postnatal unit experiences including skin-to-skin contact, overnight support, rooming-in, responsive clinicians, and understandable communication that correlate with early infant feeding outcomes among a sample of mothers who intended to breastfeed. Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional survey study. Through secure online survey, participants submitted ( N = 2,401) responses from November 2016 to May 2017 about their experiences with maternity healthcare and offered thoughts on the postnatal unit environment. Descriptive statistics were used to examine distributions of maternal characteristics, postpartum experience, and birthing facility characteristics. Results: Exclusive breastfeeding was positively correlated with the following postnatal unit experiences: mother did not ask that her infant be taken out of the postnatal unit room; infant staying in postnatal unit room except for treatment(s); mother got help from clinical staff when needed after pressing the call button; and nurse, midwife, and/or doctor always explained information to mother in ways that they understood. Conclusion: Postnatal unit experiences associated with exclusive breastfeeding during postpartum hospitalization were rooming in; parents who did not ask for their infant to be taken out of the unit room; whether mothers received timely help from clinical staff; and information was explained in a way they could understand.

Substance use avoidance among Iranian male adolescents: a comparison of three versions of the theory of reasoned action

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Tavousi ◽  
Ali Montazeri ◽  
Alireza Hidarnia ◽  
Ebrahim Hajizadeh ◽  
Farhad Taremian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Adolescents

Abstract The theory of reasoned action (TRA) is one of the most common models in predicting health-related behaviors and is used more often in health education studies. This study aimed to add two control constructs (perceived behavioral control – PBC and self-efficacy – SE) to the TRA and compare them using the structural equation modeling (SEM) for substance use avoidance among Iranian male adolescents in order to find out which model was a better fit in predicting the intention. This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Tehran, Iran. Data were collected from a random sample of high school male students (15–19 years of age) using a questionnaire containing items related to the TRA plus items reflecting two additional constructs (SE and PBC). In all, 433 students completed the questionnaires. The results obtained from SEM indicated a better fit to the data for the TRA with SE compared to the TPB (TRA with PBC) and TRA (χ2/df=2.55, RMSEA=0.072, CFI=0.96, NFI=0.94, NNFI=0.95, SRMR=0.058). Comparing SE and PBC, the results showed that self-efficacy was a better control construct in improving the TRA and predicting substance use avoidance intention (41%). The TRA with SE had a better model fit than TPB and the original version of the TRA.

scholarly journals Investigating the Effective Factors on Family Physicians’ prescriptions

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ghanbarzadegan ◽  
Z Kavosi ◽  
S Karimi ◽  
M Peyravi ◽  
A Ghorbanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Incentives ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Quality Criterion ◽  
Behavioural Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Behavioural Control ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction The physicians are responsible for prescribing medicine rationally. Physician's awareness of prescribing guidelines can lead to the selection of the most effective, appropriate and effective measures to the improved prescription. This study aim is to determine the factors influencing drug prescribing behaviour in family physicians. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2016 on a case study including 150 family physicians from Shiraz City who were selected by systematic random sampling method. A questionnaire related to the behaviour of prescribing physicians was used based on the theory of planned behaviour to collect data. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the experts' opinion and its reliability was confirmed by calculating the Cronbach's alpha. The data were analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM) by SPSS and Smart PLS software. Results It was specified that 39.3% of Shiraz family physicians have prescribed medicines for their most patients (61-70%) during the last month. Furthermore, 60% of physicians have prescribed for about 20% of their patients without any examination. In addition, 63% of doctors have repeated prescription for about 20% of patients with chronic disease. Based on the obtained results of the Research Structural Equation Model, none of the four considered variables explains changes in physicians' behaviour regarding prescribing. Although, “mental and perceived behavioural control” explain 30.2% of the changes in the intention of prescribing medication of family physicians in Shiraz. Conclusions The family physicians' behaviour in prescribing medicine shows the impact of factors such as the patient's request, as well as the role of the patients and colleagues pressure for prescribing medicine as a quality criterion for their practice. norms of mental and perceived behavioural control are effective in explaining the purpose of prescribing. Key messages Policymakers should implement policies to develop physicians’ behavior and logical prescription by education, financial incentives; consequently. Mental and perceived behavioral control are effective in explaining the purpose of prescribing.

Exploring Determinants Influencing the Intention to Use Mobile Payment Service

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira F. A. Mahran ◽  
Hala M. Labib Enaba
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Mobile Payment ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Egyptian Culture

Mobile services are becoming increasingly commonplace in everyday life; however, Mobile payment (M-payment) is not among frequently used mobile services. The slowness of the diffusion of this service is the point of departure of the current research. The authors discuss why consumers are slow in adopting M-payment service and develop a proposed model that measures the customer’s attitude and intention to use this technology in Egypt. Different theories from diverse fields are reviewed to formulate the study’s conceptual framework. Empirical data were collected via an online survey for a sample of 490 students in “open education”, a type of e-distance learning. The results suggest that although the most important determinants influencing the customer’s attitude toward the service are perceived behavioral control and perceived usefulness, those influencing the intention to use it are perceived innovativeness, perceived expressiveness, facilitating condition, perceived usefulness, and social pressure. The results of the research differ from those of previous studies because of the effect of the Egyptian culture. Service providers can benefit from the results when formulating the marketing strategies to increase the usage of this service, improving mobile commerce.

scholarly journals Do Entrepreneurial Mindset and Perceived Behavioural Control Matter Entrepreneurial Intention?

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-145
Author(s):  
Thusy Tiara Saraswati ◽  
Aniek Indrawati ◽  
Ludi Wishnu Wardana
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Direct And Indirect Effects ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

Entrepreneurial Intention is a component that can explain the mindset and have a substantial impact on individual behavior. This fact indicates how hard a person's mindset is in trying and how much effort is put in so that the desired behavior can be carried out. This study examines the direct and indirect effects of an entrepreneurial mindset, perceived behavioral control, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention. A total of 354 students in Malang took part in this research. We used descriptive statistical analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, and path analysis. The study results found that the entrepreneurial mindset and perceived behavioral control affected entrepreneurial self-efficacy—similarly, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, entrepreneurial mindset, and perceived behavioral control on entrepreneurial intention. Our results also found that entrepreneurial self-efficacy failed to mediate the effect of the entrepreneurial mindset on entrepreneurial intention.

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