| Maternal self-concept and breastfeeding. | |
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PMID: 18535303 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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To test the hypothesis that mothers with high self-concept will be more likely to breastfeed their infants than those with lower self-concept, 2 cohorts of mothers of term newborns were assessed by different forms of the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. In study 1, mothers exclusively breastfeeding at 1 month postpartum had significantly higher self-concept than those exclusively formula feeding. In study 2, exclusively breastfeeding mothers had higher scores for total self-concept compared with those exclusively formula feeding. Exclusively breastfeeding mothers also scored higher on several individual dimensions of self-concept, notably those reflecting self-satisfaction, behavior, moral worth, value as a family member, and physical appearance. Mothers partially breastfeeding had intermediate levels of self-concept in both studies. Even after controlling for demographic and social factors and for breastfeeding initiation in regression analyses, self-concept remained significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding in both studies. Thus, compared with mothers who exclusively formula feed their infants, exclusively breastfeeding mothers have higher levels of self concept. |
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Authors:
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John R Britton; Helen L Britton |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Date: 2008-06-05 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association Volume: 24 ISSN: 0890-3344 ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Lact Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
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Created Date: 2008-10-31 Completed Date: 2008-12-18 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709498 Medline TA: J Hum Lact Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 431-8 Citation Subset: N |
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Department of Neonatology, Exempla St Joseph Hospital, 1835 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80218, USA. johnrbritton@comcast.net |
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Adolescent Adult Breast Feeding / psychology* Cohort Studies Female Humans Infant Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / physiology Infant, Newborn Mothers / psychology* Self Concept* Young Adult |
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