The effect of breastfeeding self-efficacy levels on maternal attachment
The mediation role of mothers’ traumatic childbirth perception
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21621863 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Serap Kaynak (0000-0001-9482-5254, University of Health Science, corresponding author), Filiz Aslantekin Özçoban (0000-0002-0402-6959, University of Health Sciences Antigua), Songül Duran (0000-0002-2565-7784, Izmir University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1179-1188 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Current Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1046-1310 • E-ISSN: 1936-4733 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s12144-025-07528-1 |
| OpenAlex | W4407675752 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
The perception of traumatic birth can negatively affect maternal and child health by influencing breastfeeding self-efficacy and maternal attachment. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of traumatic childbirth perception in the effect of breastfeeding self-efficacy on maternal attachment among mothers. A total of 195 mothers were included in this descriptive and cross-sectional research. The research data were collected by using the Descriptive Information Form, the Traumatic Childbirth Perception Scale, the Maternal Attachment Inventory, and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form). As a result of the research, it was determined that the mothers’ traumatic childbirth perception was at a moderate level, their maternal attachment scores were high and their breastfeeding self-efficacy scores were above average. Also, a positive correlation was identified between maternal attachment and breastfeeding self-efficacy. The research findings show that 48.7% of participant mothers had high-level or very high-level traumatic childbirth perceptions. Health professionals should support mothers about traumatic birth anxiety
Breastfeeding · Childbirth · Developmental psychology · Mediation · Perception · Pregnancy · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Psychology · Pediatrics
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |