Abstract
To evaluate breastfeeding self-efficacy among blind mothers. This is a descriptive and exploratory research carried out in Fortaleza-Ceara, with ten blind mothers. Data were collected through an interview with the application of a socioeconomic and obstetric questionnaire and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form. The majority of blind mothers presented high breastfeeding self-efficacy, but there were also mothers with low breastfeeding self-efficacy. It is necessary to follow-up mothers throughout the entire breastfeeding period to maintain or improve breastfeeding self-efficacy in this specific public.
Highlights
Considering the gaps in the literature on BF among blind mothers and knowing the importance of the nursing professional in the care of women in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, this research will support health professionals, allowing them to know the area in which blind mothers have less confidence, and enabling the implementation of strategies for the care and promotion of BF for this public
This scale is composed of 14 items with answers varying from one [1] to five, and women’s total scores range from 14 to 70 points. This scale was developed by a nurse in Canada and translated into several countries, among them Brazil[12]. It has been applied in specific populations and this study is the first to apply it in blind mothers
The sample consisted of ten blind mothers aged 22 to 43 years old, with a mean age of 35 years old
Summary
Breastfeeding (BF) is considered one of the fundamental pillars for the promotion and protection of the health of children around the world. The superiority of human milk as food source, protection against diseases and source of affection makes world organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months of the baby’s life and complemented breastfeeding until the second year of life[1]. In spite of these benefits, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is only 41% in Brazil. Considering the gaps in the literature on BF among blind mothers and knowing the importance of the nursing professional in the care of women in the pregnancy-puerperal cycle, this research will support health professionals, allowing them to know the area in which blind mothers have less confidence, and enabling the implementation of strategies for the care and promotion of BF for this public
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