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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers during the pandemic period, to compare them according to various characteristics, and to examine the relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and breastfeeding self-efficacy. METHOD: The data of this descriptive and cross-sectional were collected through a web-based survey of 392 mothers between June and August 2021. The data collection tools were the Introductory Data Form, the Breast-feeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. RESULTS: The mean score for breastfeeding self-efficacy was found to be 56.18 ± 8.24, while the mean score for the Fear of COVID-19 scale was 21.77 ± 6.14. Having a high fear of COVID-19, breastfeeding more frequently in this period, and suspecting that they had COVID-19 affected the breastfeeding self-efficacy scores positively, whereas graduating from primary school had a negative effect on self-efficacy. CONCLUSION: The breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers who were fearful of COVID-19, who breastfed more frequently during the pandemic, and who had a higher education level were positively affected.
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Lactancia Materna , COVID-19 , Femenino , Humanos , Madres , Autoeficacia , Estudios Transversales , Pandemias , MiedoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to determine the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers during the pandemic period, to compare them according to various characteristics, and to examine the relationship between the fear of COVID-19 and breastfeeding self-efficacy. Method: The data of this descriptive and cross-sectional were collected through a web-based survey of 392 mothers between June and August 2021. The data collection tools were the Introductory Data Form, the Breast-feeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. Results: The mean score for breastfeeding self-efficacy was found to be 56.18 ± 8.24, while the mean score for the Fear of COVID-19 scale was 21.77 ± 6.14. Having a high fear of COVID-19, breastfeeding more frequently in this period, and suspecting that they had COVID-19 affected the breastfeeding self-efficacy scores positively, whereas graduating from primary school had a negative effect on self-efficacy. Conclusion: The breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers who were fearful of COVID-19, who breastfed more frequently during the pandemic, and who had a higher education level were positively affected.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar los niveles de autoeficacia de lactancia materna durante la pandemia, compararlos según diversas características y examinar la relación entre el miedo al COVID-19 y la autoeficacia de lactancia materna. Método: Los datos del presente estudio descriptivo y transversal se recopilaron a través de una encuesta basada en la web con 392 madres, entre junio y agosto de 2021. Las herramientas de recopilación de datos fueron el Formulario de Datos de Introducción, el Formulario Breve de Escala de Autoeficacia de Lactancia Materna y la Escala de Miedo al COVID-19. Resultado: La puntuación media de autoeficacia de lactancia materna fue de 56,18 ± 8,24, mientras que la puntuación media de escala de miedo al COVID-19 fue de 21,77 ± 6,14. Tener un gran miedo al COVID-19, amamantar con mayor frecuencia en este período, y sospechar de COVID-19 afectó positivamente los puntajes de autoeficacia de lactancia materna, mientras que graduarse de la escuela primaria tuvo un efecto negativo en la misma autoeficacia. Conclusión: Conclusión: Se afectó positivamente la autoeficacia de lactancia materna de aquellas que tenían miedo al COVID-19, que amamantaron con mayor frecuencia durante la pandemia y que tenían un mayor nivel educativo.
RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar os níveis de autoeficácia do aleitamento materno durante a pandemia, compará-los de acordo com várias características e examinar a relação entre o medo da COVID-19 e a autoeficácia do aleitamento materno. Método: Os dados do presente estudo descritivo e transversal foram coletados por meio de uma pesquisa baseada na web com 392 mães, entre junho e agosto de 2021. Os instrumentos de coleta de dados foram o Formulário de Dados de Introdução, o Formulário Breve de Escala de Autoeficácia do Aleitamento Materno e a Escala de wMedo da COVID-19. Resultado: A pontuação média de autoeficácia do aleitamento materno foi de 56,18 ± 8,24, enquanto a pontuação média de escala de medo da COVID-19 foi de 21,77 ± 6,14. Ter um grande medo da COVID-19, amamentar com mais frequência nesse período e suspeitar da COVID-19 afetou positivamente as pontuações de autoeficácia do aleitamento materno, enquanto concluir o ensino fundamental teve um efeito negativo na mesma autoeficácia.Conclusão: Foi afetado positivamente a autoeficácia do aleitamento materno daqueles que tinham medo da COVID-19, que amamentavam com mais frequência durante a pandemia e que tinham um nível educacional mais elevado.