JHeS (Journal of Health Studies)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): September

Paper and mobile-based education to improve knowledge and self-efficacy on exclusive breastfeeding

Aufanida Zakia (Universitas Islam Indonesia)
Sita Helida Dwi Rahma (Universitas Islam Indonesia)
Titik Kuntari (Universitas Islam Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Sep 2025

Abstract

Knowledge and self-efficacy are important elements of exclusive breastfeeding success. Educational interventions with various media are conducted to improve exclusive breastfeeding. The study aimed to explain the effectiveness of education using a combination of leaflets (paper), e-leaflets, and videos with WhatsApp media to increase knowledge and self-efficacy of breastfeeding. The research design was a pre and post-test without a control group and involved a group of 20 pregnant women in the second and third trimesters. The intervention was carried out for 4 weeks. Knowledge measurement and Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (PBSE) scores were conducted before and after the intervention. The intervention significantly improved maternal knowledge (pre-test: 17.9 ± 1.447; post-test: 18.55 ± 1.234; p=0.046) but did not significantly increase PBSE scores (pre-test: 63.5 ± 7.54; post-test: 65.35 ± 9.19; p=0.327). Education should employ diverse approaches and media, targeting both mothers and their immediate social environment, particularly families.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JHeS

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Subject

Humanities Education Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

JHeS (Journal of Health Studies) published since March 2017 by Universitas Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Published twice a year in March and September. Contains the writings of research results with the theme health. ISSN print: 2549-3345, ISSN Online: 2549-3353. JHeS (Journal of Health Studies) particularly ...