AloHA International Journal of Health Advancement (AIJHA)
Vol 4, No 6 (2021): June

Relationship of Social Support with Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Post Partum Mothers in Community Health Center

Nurus Safa’ah (Department of Nusing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Nahdlatul Ulama Tuban)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2021

Abstract

Post partum period is a transition period for mothers, especially primiparous post partum mothers to achieve role of a mother. Lack of self-efficacy breastfeeding mother is cause of maximal achievement of mother's role, especially in exclusive breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to determine relationship between social support and breastfeeding self-efficacy for post partum mothers in the work area of the Wire Health Center in Tuban Regency in 2021. The research design used correlational analysis with a cross sectional time approach. The population was all post partum patients on the first to third day at the Wire Health Center, Tuban Regency as many 36 respondents with a research sample of 33 respondents using simple random sampling technique. Instruments used are breastfeeding self efficacy scale short form (BSES-SF) and Multidimensional Social Perceived Support Scale (MSPSS) with Spearman Rank Correlation analysis test. Based on the statistical tests that have been carried out, where a = 0.05 and obtained the value of p = 0.010 and value (r) = 0.597. This means that p < 0.05 so H1 is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between social support and breastfeeding self-efficacy for post partum mothers in work area of the Wire Health Center, Tuban Regency. The results of this study suggest that respondents maintain their confidence in their ability to continue breastfeeding their children, and that people around respondents continue to provide support. Keywords: self efficacy; breastfeeding; social support; post partum

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aijha

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Aloha International Journal of Health Advancement (AIJHA) is a media for the publication of articles on research, book review, literature review, commentary, opinion, case report, tips, scientific news and letter to editor in the areas of health science and practice such as public health, medicine, ...