Psychometric properties of the maternal breastfeeding evaluation scale: a confirmatory factor analysis.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
; 24(1): 486, 2024 Jul 18.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
It has been suggested that maternal satisfaction should be included as an additional and appropriate outcome indicator in relation to the breastfeeding process. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of various existing versions of the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale in a Spanish sample.METHODS:
This was a longitudinal observational study, evaluated at three different time points in the hospital after delivery, and then at five and 12 months after delivery in a Spanish sample. A total of 690 mother participated in this study.RESULTS:
Confirmatory factor analysis results indicated an improved fit of the data to the original model (CFI = 0.984; TLI = 0.982; RMSEA = 0.079). All dimensions of the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale are positively associated with breastfeeding rates and negatively associated with perceived difficulty in continuing to breastfeed after returning to work at five months postpartum. Moreover, the scale can predict breastfeeding behavior at 12 months postpartum.CONCLUSIONS:
The results of this study indicate that the structure of the original version of the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale mean it is a is valid and reliable tool for assessing maternal perceptions of the breastfeeding experience in Spain. This research enhances our understanding of maternal satisfaction with the breastfeeding experience and its potential implications for supporting breastfeeding practices. It is an opportunity for the academic, healthcare, and policy sectors to develop more effective interventions to improve breastfeeding rates and ensure a positive experience for mothers.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Psicometria
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Aleitamento Materno
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Mães
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
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BMC pregnancy and childbirth
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BMC pregnancy childbirth
Assunto da revista:
OBSTETRICIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha