BOOKLET MEDIA IMPROVED BREASTFEEDING SELF EFFICACY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Kurniati Puji Lestari, Deni Kinasih, Elisa, Muhamad Jauhar

Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health Semarang

Abstract

Background: The women self confidence influence the breastfeeding abilities. The impact was the oxytocin hormone is less than needed so the production of breast milk from pregnant women not enough. The breastfeeding self efficacy shows the effort of pregnant women to improve their breastfeeding ability so its need to be prepared during pregnancy. The pregnant women with good efficacy will be able to implement lactation management properly. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of booklet as a health education media to improve breastfeeding efficacy among pregnant women in primary health care services.
Method : This study applied quasi experimental type of pre test and post test with control group. There were totally 22 pregnant women respectively in the intervention and control group selected by non probability sampling. Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale Short Form were used as instruments. Intervention was given in 15 to 20 minutes integrated with prenatal class. Data analysis was used paired t test and independent t test.
Results: The study shows that there was an influence of booklet media on breastfeeding self efficacy among pregnant women significantly with a p value = 0,000 (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Booklet as a form of health education media was improved breastfeeding self efficacy. This use of booklet can be integrated with maternal and child health program in primary health care services.

Keywords: booklet, breastfeeding, health education, pregnant women, self-efficacy

Topic: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing