Randomized controlled trial to determine effects of prenatal breastfeeding workshop on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding duration.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of a prenatal breastfeeding workshop on maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding duration.


METHODS
Randomized controlled trial.


METHODS
Large tertiary hospital in Ontario, Canada.


METHODS
110 primiparous women expecting a single child, an uncomplicated birth, and planning to breastfeed.


METHODS
2.5-hour prenatal breastfeeding workshop based on adult learning principles and self-efficacy theory.


METHODS
Maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and the numbers of days and amount of breastfeeding were measured at four and eight weeks postpartum. RESULTS/DATA ANALYSIS: Over time, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy scores increased in both groups. Women who attended the workshop had higher self-efficacy scores and a higher proportion were exclusively breastfeeding compared to women who did not attend the workshop. There was little difference in the average number of days of breastfeeding, but the intervention group had less weaning.


CONCLUSIONS
The workshop increased maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding.
Noel-Weiss
Joy
J
School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. noelweiss@rogers.com
Rupp
André
A
Cragg
Betty
B
Bassett
Vicki
V
Woodend
A Kirsten
AK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009864:Ontario; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010298:Parity; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People / Q000523:psychology; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors