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Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form (BSES-SF) is a 14-item self-report instrument designed to measure maternal confidence in breastfeeding ability. Developed by Cheryl Dennis in 2003 and grounded in Albert Bandura's self-efficacy theory, the BSES-SF identifies mothers at risk for breastfeeding cessation due to low confidence. Low breastfeeding self-efficacy is a robust predictor of early discontinuation and is modifiable through targeted lactation support.

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Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form (BSES-SF)
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / obstetrics-gynecology
  • Dennis, C. L. (2003). The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale: psychometric assessment of the short form. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 32(6), 734-744. · DOI 10.1177/0884217503258459
  • Dennis, C. L. (1999). Theoretical underpinnings of breastfeeding confidence: a self-efficacy framework. Journal of Human Lactation, 15(3), 195-201. · DOI 10.1177/089033449901500303
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