Abstract
Background: Mother and infant benefits of breastfeeding have been confirmed globally. Maternal attitude is a significant predictor for intention, initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, and is a multi-faceted and frequently-used concept.
Aims: To undertake a literature review and concept analysis of maternal attitude related to breastfeeding.
Methods: Walker and Avant's eight-step framework was used.
Findings: Attitude is a multi-faceted, frequently-used concept. Four critical attributes were identified: making a judgment based on beliefs, experience, knowledge and/or principles; feelings and thoughts towards a specific topic; a decision to agree, disagree or remain neutral; and consideration of behaviour and/or action change (or a decision not to take action). The review suggests that health professionals could apply the assessment of patient attitude to achieve desired behaviour.
Conclusion: Maternal attitude was related to intention, initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
Keywords: Breastfeeding, Concept analysis, Maternal attitude, Initiation, Duration
Aims: To undertake a literature review and concept analysis of maternal attitude related to breastfeeding.
Methods: Walker and Avant's eight-step framework was used.
Findings: Attitude is a multi-faceted, frequently-used concept. Four critical attributes were identified: making a judgment based on beliefs, experience, knowledge and/or principles; feelings and thoughts towards a specific topic; a decision to agree, disagree or remain neutral; and consideration of behaviour and/or action change (or a decision not to take action). The review suggests that health professionals could apply the assessment of patient attitude to achieve desired behaviour.
Conclusion: Maternal attitude was related to intention, initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
Keywords: Breastfeeding, Concept analysis, Maternal attitude, Initiation, Duration
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | British Journal of Midwifery |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| Publication status | Published - 4 Jul 2018 |
Keywords
- breastfeeding
- concept analysis
- maternal attitude
- initiation
- duration