Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale—Short Form

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.