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Fathi B, Ghorbanzadeh S, Alinejad V, moradi Z, Firouzian S, Khanzadeh Z, et al . PREDICTORS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING INTENTION IN IRANIAN PREGNANT WOMEN: AN APPLICATION OF THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2024; 22 (1) :16-26
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Behrouz Fathi1 
, Sima Ghorbanzadeh2 , Vahid Alinejad3 , Zahra Moradi4 , Samira Firouzian5 , Zahra Khanzadeh6 , Kajal Yasamani7 , Alireza Didarloo * 8
, Sima Ghorbanzadeh2 , Vahid Alinejad3 , Zahra Moradi4 , Samira Firouzian5 , Zahra Khanzadeh6 , Kajal Yasamani7 , Alireza Didarloo * 8
1- Department of Health Economics and Management, School of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- Masters in Health education & Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Masters in Health education & Promotion, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
4- Masters in Epidemiology, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
5- PhD in Biology and Control of Disease Vectors, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
6- Masters in Counseling in Midwifery, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
7- Masters in Health education & Promotion, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
8- Professor, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran (Corresponding Author) ,adidarloo@yahoo.com
2- Masters in Health education & Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran Masters in Health education & Promotion, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
4- Masters in Epidemiology, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
5- PhD in Biology and Control of Disease Vectors, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
6- Masters in Counseling in Midwifery, Urmia Health Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
7- Masters in Health education & Promotion, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
8- Professor, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran (Corresponding Author) ,
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Background & Aim: Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life and its continuation along with complementary foods until two years old is the safest, cheapest, and most effective method of children feeding. Despite the positive effects of exclusive breastfeeding on the health of the child and mother, most mothers do not welcome it. Determining the factors affecting the intention of exclusive breastfeeding is necessary in adopting this behavior, and in this regard, the use of theories and models of behavior change is helpful. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the predictors of exclusive breastfeeding intention based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in pregnant women of Urmia city.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on 200 pregnant women referring to Urmia Health Centers, Iran. The samples were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method. A valid and reliable three-part questionnaire including demographic variables, knowledge, and constructs of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) was used to collect the data. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics methods in SPSS software ver. 22.0.
Results: The results showed a positive statistical correlation between the intention to exclusively breastfeed and the factors of knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) was able to predict 34.6% of the variation in behavioral intention, with subjective norms (β=0.527, p<0.01) and knowledge (β=0.136, p<0.05) being the most significant predictors.
Conclusion: The results confirmed the effect of subjective norms and knowledge on the exclusive breastfeeding intention of Urmia pregnant women. Therefore, these factors can be considered in educational programs to improve the health of women and children and promote exclusive breastfeeding.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on 200 pregnant women referring to Urmia Health Centers, Iran. The samples were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling method. A valid and reliable three-part questionnaire including demographic variables, knowledge, and constructs of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) was used to collect the data. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics methods in SPSS software ver. 22.0.
Results: The results showed a positive statistical correlation between the intention to exclusively breastfeed and the factors of knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) was able to predict 34.6% of the variation in behavioral intention, with subjective norms (β=0.527, p<0.01) and knowledge (β=0.136, p<0.05) being the most significant predictors.
Conclusion: The results confirmed the effect of subjective norms and knowledge on the exclusive breastfeeding intention of Urmia pregnant women. Therefore, these factors can be considered in educational programs to improve the health of women and children and promote exclusive breastfeeding.
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