International Journal of Pediatrics

A Systematic Review of Instruments Measuring Family and Social Support of Breastfeeding Mothers

Masaudeh Babakhanian; Soraya Sayar; Faezeh Sadat Akrami; Masumeh Ghazanfarpour; Leila Kargarfard; Fatemeh Rajab Dizavandi; Talat khadivzadeh

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2019, , Pages 8821-8829

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.33521.2959

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Background: Due to the low rate of breastfeeding among working mothers and support of interventions to increase the duration of breastfeeding, this systematic review conducted to evaluate ... Read More Background: Due to the low rate of breastfeeding among working mothers and support of interventions to increase the duration of breastfeeding, this systematic review conducted to evaluate psychometric properties of instruments measured mother’s perception of Breastfeeding Support. Materials and Methods: The search was carried in English language databases including Medline (via PubMed), Scopus, Cochran library and Web of Science since inception to March 2018 regarding published studies evaluating the psychometric properties of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy. The COSMIN checklist was used to assess the quality of related studies. Results Authors of Perceived Breastfeeding Support Assessment Tool’ (PBSAT) suggested that instrument seem to should be two factors "workplace environmental support for breast-feeding working mother" and "the available social environmental support for working mothers". Total Cronbach's alpha was 0.85. In exclusive breastfeeding social support (EBFSS) instrument, based on exploratory factor analysis, 16 items grouped into three factors "instrumental", "emotional" and "informational factors" accounted 66% of total variance. EFA were followed by confirmatory factors analysis showed Modified model was partially fitted to the data. In the Workplace Breastfeeding Support Scale (WBSS), EFA identified four dimensions of breastfeeding support at workplace. These four factors labeled "technical support", "breastfeeding-friendly environment", "facility support" and "peer support". Cronbach’s alpha was 0.77 and split-half reliability was r=0.86. In Employee Perceptions of Breastfeeding Support Questionnaire (EPBS-Q), data scaled by the Multidimensional Random Coefficients Multinomial Logit Model. A two-dimensional model (company polices/work culture and manager and her co-workers) were emerged. Cronbach’s alpha was excellent (almost 0.90). Conclusion: Four instruments found to assess breastfeeding was valid and reliable to measure breast feeding in social and workplaces.

A Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF)

Masumeh Ghazanfarpour; Malihe Afiat; Masaudeh Babakhanian; Faezeh Sadat Akrami; Leila Kargarfard; Fatemeh Rajab Dizavandi; Talat Khadivzadeh

Volume 6, Issue 12 , December 2018, , Pages 8619-8630

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.33254.2935

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Background: The breastfeeding self-efficacy is one of the psychological factors affecting the duration of breastfeeding; the Breastfeeding self-efficacy measured by the breastfeeding ... Read More Background: The breastfeeding self-efficacy is one of the psychological factors affecting the duration of breastfeeding; the Breastfeeding self-efficacy measured by the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale-short form (BSES-SF). It was validated and reliable in several studies. The current systematic review aimed to comprehensively review the validity and reliability of the BSES-SF in various versions to give comprehensive information for authorities in this field. Materials and Methods: We searched English databases, including Medline (via PubMed), Scopus, Cochran library and Web of Science since inception to May 2018 to find all previously published reports the psychometric dimensions of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy. Two reviewers read independently extracted data assessed. The quality of the studies was carried out by the Consensus-based standards for the selection of health status Measurement instruments (COSMIN) checklist. Results: In this systematic review, reliability was measured using Cronbach’s alpha; inter coefficient of correlation (ICC) as well as an analysis of the item-total correlation. Cronbach’s alpha of breast-feeding self-efficacy for whole scale ranged from 0.76 to 0.95 considered moderate to excellent. Only two studies assessed test-retest reliability. One study reported correlation between two time intervals that was high (r=0.94) and another study measured test-retest reliability using ICC. It was ranged from 0.69 to 0.78 that consider suitable. Item-total correlation ranged from 0.23 to 0.85. Construct validity was tested using factor analysis. Original one- factor structure was confirmed in Spanish, Chinese, American, Canadian, Brazilian and Creation version. Some studies reported four and six –factor structure. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed one-factor structure. Conclusion:Original one- factor structure was confirmed in Spanish, Chinese, American, Canadian, Swedish, and Japanese, creation, Turkish, Portuguese, Brazilian and Creation; version six and four- factor need to further test in future studies. This study provides evidence also that the modiﬁed BSES-SF may be a valid and reliable measure of breastfeeding self-efﬁcacy.

Curriculum Development in Midwife Education: A Systematic Review ‏

Masumeh Ghazanfarpour; Talat Khadivzadeh; Shaghayegh Tamimi; Fatemeh Rajab Dizavandi; Leila Kargarfard; Khatereh Shariati; Masumeh Saeidi

Volume 6, Issue 7 , July 2018, , Pages 7973-7981

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.31274.2762

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Background: One of the most important managerial resources in the health system is the existence of efficient, competent and strong human resources in an organization. In this regard, ... Read More Background: One of the most important managerial resources in the health system is the existence of efficient, competent and strong human resources in an organization. In this regard, it is essential to strengthen and educate the human resources and develop a curriculum that meets the needs of society. This study aimed to determine the educational needs of midwifery students. Materials and Methods: This study reviewed the national and international databases including MEDLINE, Scopus, ProQuest and Ovid and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. In addition, SID, Iran Medex, Magiran, Medlib, Iran doc, and Google Scholar were searched from inception 1950 to 2018 to find equivalent keywords in Persian, using keywords such as: "Educational Needs, Midwifery, Needs Assessment, and "Curriculum". Results: Eight studies were included in this systematic review. According to the findings, education needs to develop midwifery curriculum can be divided into three categories: clinical education, public course and specific course. In term of public course, English classes, Information technology lasses and research methodology; regarding specific course, non-pharmacological treatment for menopause complaints, abnormal uterine bleeding, hypertensive disorders, common gynecological infections, common neonatal diseases and infant mortality in crisis situations; in term of clinical education, revising training program in clinical, improving instructor function in clinical practice (skills), the empowerment instructor in appropriate monitoring and evaluating of students, and including of puberty counseling education as component of the maternal and child health internship in the field of midwifery students, should be considered. Conclusion Midwifery curriculum should be developed to be in according to midwifery’s educational needs to achieve a successful program for educate and strength efficient, competent and strong human resource.

The Effect of Postpartum Mother–Infant Skin-to-Skin Contact on Exclusive Breastfeeding In neonatal period: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Talat khadivzadeh; Fatemeh zahra Karimi; Fatemeh Tara; Sepideh Bagheri

Volume 5, Issue 7 , July 2017, , Pages 5409-5417

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2016.7522

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Background: The rate of exclusive breast feeding is low in many societies and has diminished in recent years in Iran. This study was conducted to determine the effects of postpartum ... Read More

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A Systematic Review of Instruments Measuring Family and Social Support of Breastfeeding Mothers

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A Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF)

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Curriculum Development in Midwife Education: A Systematic Review ‏

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The Effect of Postpartum Mother–Infant Skin-to-Skin Contact on Exclusive Breastfeeding In neonatal period: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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