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Effect of the educational intervention based on the health belief model on the continuation of breastfeeding behavior
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A Tol   , F Majlesi , D Shojaeizadeh , S Esmaelee Shahmirzadi , M Mahmoudi Majdabadi5 , M Moradian6 |
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| Introduction: Breastfeeding is featured with well-known physiological and psychological benefits for both the mother and infant. Since a few studies have been conducted on the application of the health belief model in the continuation of breastfeeding behavior, this study was conducted. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of educational interventions implemented based on the health belief model on the continuation of breastfeeding in pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Method: This quasi-experimental study using a before and after design was conducted with 266 women chosen using random sampling method. The women were assigned randomly and equally to intervention and control groups. Te participants were observed at three stages (before, immediately after and 3 months after delivery). A multi-dimensional questionnaire was prepared based on theoretical structures of the health belief model to collect data. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: A significant difference was reported at the first post-test stage between the women in the intervention and control group concerning perceived susceptibility (P<0.001), perceive severity (P=0.004), perceived barrier (P=0.002), and cues to action (P=0.002). There were significant differences between the groups in perceived benefit (P=0.04), perceived barrier (P=0.002), and cues to action (P<0.001), breastfeeding behavior (P=0.02) at the second post-test stage. The results of the analysis of the health belief model components using the repeated measurement test in the intervention group showed that the average score of all health belief models components before and after the intervention were significant statistically (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The intervention program based on the model was helpful in the continuation of breastfeeding behaviors. Removal of the present shortcomings in terms of health policies, planning for breastfeeding, focusing on public’s attention to breastfeeding campaigns, and educational programs can promote exclusive breast feeding in the society. |
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| Keywords: health belief model, health clinics, educational intervention, breastfeeding behavior |
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Type of Study: Quantitative-Research |
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Received: 2013/11/6 | Accepted: 2013/12/22 | Published: 2013/12/22
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