| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5565852 | Nursing for Women's Health | 2017 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
The objective of this pilot study was to determine women's perceptions of their levels of maternal role competence at discharge from a Baby-Friendly hospital. A convenience sample of 30 women completed two self-report questionnaires: a demographic questionnaire and the Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy scale. Women report that they perceived high levels of maternal role competence with a mean total score of 69.80 (standard deviation = 6.86) out of 80. As women experience breastfeeding in Baby-Friendly hospitals, maternal role competence may develop with appropriate support.
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Authors
Lynn Barabach, Susan M. Ludington-Hoe, Donna Dowling, Marilyn Lotas,