Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale in Fathers.
J Hum Lact
; 39(3): 406-414, 2023 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Research gaps exist with regard to paternal attitudes towards breastfeeding and the association between fathers' attitudes and the type of breastfeeding. RESEARCHAIMS:
(1) To analyze the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale in fathers, and (2) to examine the association between fathers' attitudes and type of breastfeeding.METHOD:
We used a cross-sectional study design to analyze the scale's psychometric properties and performance.RESULTS:
A total of 639 fathers participated in the study. The mean age was 35.83 years (SD = 4.65) and 67.3% (n = 430) were married or in a civil partnership. We observed an adequate fit in the confirmatory factoranalysis:
TLI = 0.96, CFI = 0.97 and RMSEA = 0.05. The overall internal consistency was 0.76. Between 1-6 months, 48% (n = 307) of participants' babies were exclusively breastfed, 35.2% (n = 225) were partially breastfed, and 16.7% (n = 107) were exclusively formula fed. Statistically significant differences were shown in attitudes towards breastfeeding, depending on the type of breastfeeding, between 1 and 6 months (F = 54.67; p < .001). Fathers who reported that their baby had been exclusively breastfed scored higher on attitudes towards breastfeeding. Statistically significant differences were also found between partial breastfeeding and formula feeding.CONCLUSIONS:
The Spanish version of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring paternal attitudes towards breastfeeding.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Aleitamento Materno
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Pai
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hum Lact
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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OBSTETRICIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha