@article {310021, title = {Development and psychometric testing of the prenatal breast-feeding self-efficacy scale.}, journal = {Am J Health Behav}, volume = {30}, year = {2006}, month = {2006 Mar-Apr}, pages = {177-87}, abstract = {

OBJECTIVE: To develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a scale measuring prenatal breast-feeding self-efficacy.

METHODS: A 20-item scale was administered to a sample of 279 low-income pregnant women.

RESULTS: Results from this study provide evidence for internal consistency (Cronbach{\textquoteright}s alpha = .89) and validity of this measure of prenatal breast-feeding self-efficacy in this population. A factor analysis of the scale indicated 4 themes. The instrument distinguished between women who intended to breast-feed and those who intended to formula feed.

CONCLUSION: A valid and reliable scale measuring self-efficacy for breast-feeding during pregnancy may help health care providers design interventions to increase breast-feeding rates.

}, keywords = {Adolescent, Adult, Breast Feeding, Factor Analysis, Statistical, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Perinatology, Pregnancy, Psychometrics, Self Efficacy, Surveys and Questionnaires}, issn = {1087-3244}, doi = {10.5555/ajhb.2006.30.2.177}, author = {Wells, Kristen J and Thompson, Nancy J and Kloeblen-Tarver, Amy S} }