SynthesisMaternal and child health journal2018
Breastfeeding Duration and the Theory of Planned Behavior and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Framework: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.
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Who cites it
55 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Applying the theory of planned behavior to examine breastfeeding determinants in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: a systematic review.International breastfeeding journal · 2025Pooled it
- Association between postpartum depression and breastfeeding self-efficacy in mothers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Pooled it
- Impact of theory of planned behavior based intervention on breastfeeding patterns of the mothers with preterm infants: a randomized trial.BMC public health · 2024Trial
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- Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Exclusive Breastfeeding in Working Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of primary care & community healthTrial
- Development and Validation of the Lactation Psychological Needs Scale.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association · 2026Article
- Development and Validation of Breastfeeding After Bariatric Surgery Scale.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association · 2026Article
- Information and practices of antenatal colostrum expression: a cross-sectional study of pregnant women in Norway.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Breastfeeding self-efficacy as a mediator between sense of coherence and perception of milk supply among postpartum women: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Promoting breastfeeding through digital communication: a longitudinal randomized controlled trial.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- Building a baby-friendly community: Development, strategy, implementation and evaluation of a BFCI program.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Artificial intelligence-assisted chatbot: impact on breastfeeding outcomes and maternal anxiety.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Understanding the psychosocial dilemma in breastfeeding: a narrative review of extended theory of planned behavior and its intervention strategies.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- The role of breastfeeding self-efficacy in the relationship between perinatal depressive symptoms and exclusive breastfeeding: a longitudinal mediation analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Psychological factors affecting breastfeeding during the perinatal period in the UK: an observational longitudinal study.BMC public health · 2025Observational
- Factors related to milk donation based on the theory of planned behavior in pregnant women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding self-efficacy status and associated factors among postpartum mothers at Hadiya Zone public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia.PloS one · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding among antenatal mothers.Sudanese journal of paediatrics · 2025Article
- Views on wet nursing and expressing breastmilk for sharing and human milk bank donation among mothers in two parenting social media communities in Vietnam.Maternal & child nutrition · 2025Article
- Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale to assess exclusive breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study in rural China.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction Numerous studies have shown that the constructs of the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy (BSE) Framework can effectively identify relationships between maternal psychosocial factors and breastfeeding initiation. However, the ability of these theories to predict breastfeeding duration has not been adequately analyzed. The aim of the review was to examine the utility of the constructs of TRA/TPB and BSE to predict breastfeeding duration. Methods We conducted a literature search using Pubmed (1980-May 2015), Medline (1966-May 2015), CINAHL (1980-May 2015), EMBASE (1980-May 2015) and PsycINFO (1980-May 2015). We selected studies that were observational studies without randomization or blinding, using TRA, TPB or BSE as the framework for analysis. Only studies reporting on breastfeeding duration were included. Results Thirty studies were selected, which include four using TRA, 10 using TPB, 15 using BSE and one using a combination of TPB and BSE. Maternal intention and breastfeeding self-efficacy were found to be important predictors of breastfeeding duration. Inconsistent findings were found in assessing the relationship between maternal attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavior control and breastfeeding duration. Discussion The inadequacy of these constructs in explaining breastfeeding duration indicates a need to further explore the role of maternal self-determination in breastfeeding behavior.
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