title: Influence of intention and self-efficacy levels on duration of breastfeeding for midwest rural mothers.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of two modifiable factors (intention to breastfeed for 6 months and breastfeeding self-efficacy) with the duration of breastfeeding in primiparous women.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Analyzed by logistic regression in a single prediction model, stronger intention (odds ratio = 1.89) and higher levels of self-efficacy at 2 weeks postpartum (odds ratio = 1.04) were significantly (p < .05) associated with an increased probability of breastfeeding for 6 months.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The combined influence of higher intention and self-efficacy increased the likelihood of breastfeeding for the recommended 6 months. Interventions to reinforce both should be designed and evaluated.
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska College of Nursing, West Nebraska Division, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA. slwilhel@unmc.edu
authors.forename: Susan L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wilhelm
authors.forename: T Kim
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Rodehorst
authors.forename: Mary Beth Flanders
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Stepans
authors.forename: Melody
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hertzog
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Berens
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D016015:Logistic Models; D015146:Midwestern United States; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D012424:Rural Population; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013997:Time Factors