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Validation of the Breastfeeding Experience Scale in a Sample of Iranian Mothers
Joint Authors
Chaman, Reza
Mousavi, Seyed Abbas
Mortazavi, Forough
Kasrawi, Ahmad
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The aim of this study was to validate the breastfeeding experience scale (BES) in a sample of Iranian mothers.
Methods.
After translation and back translation of the BES, an expert panel evaluated the items by assessing the content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI).
347 of mothers visiting health centers completed the Farsi version of the BES in the first month postpartum.
Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed to indicate the scale constructs.
Reliability was assessed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient.
Results.
CVR and CVI scores for the BES were 0.96 and 0.87, respectively.
Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the BES was 0.83.
The results of the EFA revealed a new 5-factor model.
The results of the CFA for the BES indicated a marginally acceptable fit for the proposed model and acceptable fit for the new model (RMSEA = 0.064, SRMR = 0.064, χ2/df = 2.4, and CFI = 0.95).
Mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding at the first month postpartum had less breastfeeding difficulties score (30.3 ± 7.6) than mothers who were on partial breastfeeding (36.7 ± 11.3) (P<0.001).
Conclusions.
The Farsi version of the BES is a reliable and valid instrument to assess postpartum breastfeeding difficulties in Iranian mothers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mortazavi, Forough& Mousavi, Seyed Abbas& Chaman, Reza& Kasrawi, Ahmad. 2014. Validation of the Breastfeeding Experience Scale in a Sample of Iranian Mothers. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484774
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mortazavi, Forough…[et al.]. Validation of the Breastfeeding Experience Scale in a Sample of Iranian Mothers. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484774
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mortazavi, Forough& Mousavi, Seyed Abbas& Chaman, Reza& Kasrawi, Ahmad. Validation of the Breastfeeding Experience Scale in a Sample of Iranian Mothers. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484774