Importance Of Psychological Factors Research Articles

Health-related quality of life assessed by Gout Impact Scale (GIS) in Chinese patients with gout

Objective The Gout Impact Scale (GIS) is a disease-specific health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) measurement for patients with gout. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life in Chinese patients with gout and potential risk factors for poorer HR-QoL by GIS. Methods Adults with gout from February 2017 to February 2019 were invited to complete a questionnaire containing the GIS, social demographic characteristics, clinical information and gout-specific questions. Pearson/Spearman correlation and linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results A total of 413 patients were included in the analysis (mean age, 51.85 years; 96.4% male). The mean (SD) score of GIS total was 56.79 ± 15.45. Worse gout-specific HR-QoL was associated with anxiety (p < .05), depression (p < .05) and fatigue (p < .05). The effectiveness and global satisfaction of Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) were negatively related to each dimension of GIS. Age (B = −0.251, p = .013), fatigue (B = 1.850, p < .001) and depression (B = 9.068, p = .042) were independent predictors of GIS total score. Conclusion Gout-specific HR-QoL is impaired by social demographic and clinical characteristics, highlighting the importance of psychological factors (fatigue and depression) and patient-reported outcomes (patients’ satisfaction and confidence in gout treatment). These findings suggest that more studies should focus on disease-specific HR-QoL.

Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa

BackgroundThe diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women’s mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment adherence. Identifying and addressing the psychological and emotional needs of women with GDM, could have benefits for sustainable long-term behavioural change following the affected pregnancy. This study explored the lived experiences of women with GDM and the impact of GDM on their experience of pregnancy and sense of well-being.MethodsPurposive sampling was used to recruit women who had been diagnosed with GDM in their previous pregnancy and received antenatal care at a tertiary hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. This was a descriptive qualitative study using a combination of focus groups and in-depth interviews for an in- depth exploration of women’s lived experiences of GDM, their context and perceived needs. Data analysis followed an iterative thematic analysis approach.ResultsThirty-five women participated in nine focus groups and five in-depth interviews. Women discussed the emotional and psychological burden of having GDM, highlighting (i) their initial emotional reactions to receiving a GDM diagnosis, (ii) their experience of adjusting to the constraints of living with GDM (iii) their feelings of apprehension about childbirth and their maternal role and (iv) their feelings of abandonment in the post-partum period once the intensive support from both health system and family ends.ConclusionsThe current biomedical model used in the management of GDM, is highly foetal-centric and fails to acknowledge important psychological factors that contribute to women’s overall wellbeing and experience of pregnancy. These results demonstrate the importance of incorporating mental health support in the management and care for women with GDM in public health services, along with facilitating emotional support from partners and family members. Based on our findings, we recommend routine mental health and psychosocial vulnerability screening and monitoring for women diagnosed with GDM throughout pregnancy and postpartum to improve prognoses.

A Pilot Test to Analyse the Differences of Pedestrian Thermal Comfort Between Locals and Internationals in Malacca Heritage Site

The present study aims to establish a correlation between the physiological equivalent temperature (PET) and subjective thermal sensation in the Tropics, assessing their impact on local as well as international pedestrians. The pilot test was conducted in six scenarios in the Malacca region of Malaysia. The RayMan model calculated the PET, which is further used to synthetically evaluate the thermal environment for six scenarios, each with a different river width and pavement material. The independent t-test and regression analysis determined the correlation between human thermal comfort acceptability and the thermal environment indices of outdoor spaces. Most of the outdoor thermal comfort assessments have been carried out focusing on local urban residents, while the same assessments on tourists are limited. This research provides necessary insight into the perception of outdoor microclimatic conditions in the Malacca heritage area and also identifies the perception on a few important psychological factors of these two demographic groups. An awareness of such issues would be fruitful for architects, planners and urban designers engaged in the process of designing and planning tourist destinations.

Self-concept and abstinence motivation in male drug addicts: Coping style as a mediator

Abstinence motivation is an important psychological factor in staving off a relapse in synthetic drug addiction. We explored the psychological factors that affect abstinence motivation among 732 male drug addicts in China. Participants answered a survey comprising the Tennessee SelfConcept Scale, the Stress Coping Style Questionnaire, and the Drug Abstinence Motivation Scale. Results show significantly positive correlations among self-concept, coping style, and abstinence motivation. Coping style played a mediating role between self-concept and abstinence motivation, that is, self-concept affects abstinence motivation by influencing the coping style. Results have practical implications for substance abuse treatment in Mainland China by illustrating a focus on the fostering of a positive self-concept and coping style in the face of stress to enhance abstinence motivation and reduce the relapse rate.

CEO overconfidence and firm internationalization: the moderating role of experience and managerial discretion

PurposeOverconfidence as an important psychological factor can also affect CEO’s cognitive preferences, while there are few studies about the impact of CEO’ overconfidence on the international expansion of companies. This paper aims to fill this gap and further discuss the moderating role of CEO’s overseas experience, CEO duality and ownership.Design/methodology/approachThe authors focus on the Chinese context, collect 2008–2016 data from China's manufacturing industry as sample, use fixed effect model to analyse the effect of CEO overconfidence on international expansion strategy of Chinese firms.FindingsThe empirical results show that: CEO overconfidence positively promotes the degree of firm internationalization. CEO foreign experience positively affects the internationalization degree, but can restrain overconfidence thus negatively regulate this impact relationship. When duality is present, both CEO power and managerial discretion are pronounced and they exhibit a stronger effect. Firm’s equity nature will affect the relationship between CEOs' overconfidence and the degree of internationalization. Compared with private enterprises, CEOs in state-owned enterprises have limited power, therefore, this influence relationship is weaker.Originality/valueThis study has emphasized the importance of top executives' psychological characteristics on firm internationalization, which is key application and complement of upper echelons theory and fills the research gap in the literature. In this paper, the authors found the advantages of overconfidence for firms, which helps to understand the complex meaning of overconfidence. The results of moderating effect further explore the application of overconfidence in different context, which has some implications for management practice.

The Changes of University Students Academic Motivation over Time: the Relationship with Academic Achievement, Satisfaction with Studies and Psychological Well-Being

One of the most important psychological factors related to the success of studies is the students’ academic motivation. This study examined one-year changes in academic motivation, students’ satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Three hypotheses formulated: (1) Students’ motivation will decrease over the year, but it will be possible to distinguish the groups of students that will have different changes of motivation. (2) The decrease in intrinsic motivation will be associated with lower academic achievement and lower satisfaction with studies. (3) The decrease in intrinsicmotivation will be associated with lower psychological well-being.The first measurement performed during the spring semester, the second performed 12 ± 1 months later. 232 fully completed two-measurement questionnaires were selected for the analysis. The sample included 52 men and 180 women. The Student Academic Motivation Scale (SAMS-21) was used to assess academic motivation, and the Lithuanian Psychological Well-being Scale for Young People (LPGS-J) was used to measure psychological well-being. It was found that during one-year academic motivation decreased and it showed very large individual differences.Changes in academic motivation, students’ satisfaction, and psychological well-being are interrelated, and changes in motivation allow one to predict study satisfaction and psychological well-being. The assumption that changes in motivation would predict students’ academic achievement not confirmed.

Characterizing the Impact of Fear of Falling on Activity and Falls in Older Adults with Glaucoma.

Fear of falling (FoF) may alter mobility in older adults, especially among those with visual impairment. Using a longitudinal prospective cohort of older glaucoma patients, we investigated whether and how FoF is associated with future falls and physical activity. Prospective observational cohort study. Hospital-based single-center recruitment. Individuals with glaucoma or suspected glaucoma. FoF was measured annually over a 3-year period using the University of Illinois at Chicago FoF Questionnaire, with lower Rasch-analyzed FoF scores (in logit units) indicating less fear. Participants recorded falls prospectively over the 3-year period using monthly mail-in calendars. Daily steps were collected annually over 7 days using an accelerometer. Visual field (VF) sensitivity was derived by combining sensitivities from monocular VF results. Participants completed questionnaires to determine other demographic/health characteristics. Multivariate random effects models evaluated within-participant changes in fall rates and physical activity across study years. At lower FoF levels (FoF≤0), each one-unit worsening in FoF score across study years was associated with 2.73 times higher odds of reporting at least one fall in the next year (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.55-4.81) but was not associated with average daily steps (P = .44). Similar results were seen when fall rates were normalized by number of steps taken (P = .97). At higher FoF levels (FoF > 0), inter-year changes in FoF scores were not significantly associated with reporting a fall in the following year (P = .78) but were associated with 407 fewer average daily steps per one-unit change in FoF (95% CI = -743 to -71). FoF is an important psychological factor associated with mobility in glaucoma patients, although specific aspects of mobility (fall rates vs activity levels) affected vary by the degree of FoF. Our findings suggest that customizing behavioral interventions for older adults based on their levels of FoF may be an important strategy for fall prevention and activity promotion. J Am Geriatr Soc 68:1847-1851, 2020.

The effects of emotional intelligence and word-of-mouth on consumers’ purchase decision in social network online purchase toward cosmetic market – A study in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

This research aims to investigate the effects of emotional intelligence, word-of-mouth, trust and perceived value as important psychological factors on customers’ behavior through social network online purchase. A model has been constructed and based on the proposed relationships of emotional intelligence, word-of-mouth, trust, perceived value, purchase intention and purchase decision. A survey was carried out and collected 430 responses from people who used to buy cosmetics through social networks. By using quantitative approach and verification techniques, the findings indicate that consumers’ buying behavior is predicted by word-of-mouth, trust and perceived value. Besides, word-of-mouth is also regarded as a factor that directly affects trust. In addition, there is a significant positive relationship between perceived value and trust. A positive relationship has also been found between customers’ purchase intention and their buying decision. However, there is no significant signal about the relationship between emotional intelligence and trust. The study also brings some strategic recommendations to cosmetic sellers and suppliers about how to attract more customers, and lead them to be loyal among a multitude of choices in social network online purchase.

Social support and resilience in persons with severe haemophilia: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

IntroductionHaemophilia is a hereditary haemorrhagic disorder characterized by deficiency or dysfunction of coagulation factors. Recurrent joint and muscle bleeds lead to progressive musculoskeletal damage. Haemophilia affects patients physically but also socially and psychologically. Traumatic experiences, chronic stress and illnesses can lead to mental disorders, but many persons with haemophilia maintain a highly positive outlook.AimTo explore qualitatively which coping mechanisms persons with haemophilia use and in what way they help them to live with their diagnosis.MethodsWe recruited five adults with haemophilia and conducted semi‐structured face‐to‐face interviews. Transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA).ResultsTwo core themes emerged from the analysis: social support as an external factor and resilience as an internal factor of coping with the disease. Persons with haemophilia usually need help with health‐related complications, and this affects the social support they require. Their wider support network tends to involve family and friends but also healthcare professionals and other specialists. This network provides practical help but also functions as an important psychological protective factor. An unexpected finding was that persons with haemophilia want not only to receive support but are also keen to offer support to others.ConclusionThese findings can help identify persons who provide most support to people suffering from haemophilia. Haemophilic centres should include in their teams psychologists and social workers and offer individual and group therapy to their clients, group meetings for friends and families of persons with haemophilia, provide learning resources to teachers aiming to incorporate children with haemophilia in their peer group, and organize Balint groups for physicians, psychologists and other healthcare professionals.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ЧИННИКИ У ПРИЙНЯТТІ РІШЕННЯ КОМАНДИРОМ

Introduction. The article examines the personality of the commander in a combat setting, reveals the individual-psychological properties that must be commander in the decision-maker. The psychological factors influencing the decision-making of the commander have been determined, which consideration will determine the effectiveness of the implementation of this decision in the combat situation and in the situation of uncertainty.Purpose. Disclosure of the individual-psychological properties that must be commander in the decision-maker and the determination of the psychological factors that influence the decision-making of the commander.Methods. We have used methods of analysis, comparison, generalization and questionnaire to achieve our goal. In order to find out the main factors that hinder the decision of the commanders, we conducted a survey. The number of respondents was 171 officers.Results. The commanders were offered to select the three factors that most negatively influence their decision-making from a number of factors (novelty, suddenness, uncertainty, danger, time deficit, increased pace of action). The results of the questionnaire showed that the main factor hindering the commander's decision was uncertainty (77%). In second place, officers identified a time deficit (73%) and third place gave a suddenness (40%). Danger (30%), novelty (29%) and increased pace of action (22%) are, respectively, less significant stimuli in decision making.Originality. A number of psychological factors exert a significant influence on the decision-making process of a commander in combat. The effects of these factors on the psychological stability of the commander in the decision-making process should not be reduced. In addition, it should be emphasized that the features of emotional shifts and their nature depend primarily on the intensity of these factors.Conclusion. Having analyzed the most important psychological factors of combat that influence the decision-making process of a commander, we have identified the following factors: novelty, suddenness, uncertainty, danger, time deficit, increase in pace of action. Uncertainty is a major factor preventing the commander from deciding. The negative effect of these factors can be significantly reduced provided that systematic and importantly conscious work on mastering military and professional activity in the conditions of action of the simulated psychological factors of combat.Further research into decision-making by commanders, we see in a detailed study of the main factor that adversely affects decision-making and constantly accompanies the commander - this is uncertainty.

The multidimensionality of suicide risk factors and criteria in a nonclinical population: Replication across two countries and two languages.

Across two countries and two languages, this research examined the multidimensional associations between suicidality (e.g., past ideation/attempts, communication of intent) and empirically important psychological risk factors (e.g., mental pain, perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness). For samples of 228 Canadian and 331 Portuguese university undergraduates, four dimensions emerged in each sample with two of these, intrapersonal and interpersonal, demonstrating strong replicability across countries and languages. It was concluded that suicidality is a phenomenon that demonstrates some multidimensional similarities across cultures.

PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most important causes of the morbidity and mortality in the Polish and European population, accounting for nearly half of the causes of death. Prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, especially in view of the predicted increase in mortality rate as a result of these diseases in the aging populations is crucial. The aim: To characterize selected psychological risk factors that predispose to the development of cardiovascular disease. Review and disscusion: Numerous scientific studies indicate the importance of mental and psychosocial factors in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation patients with cardiovascular diseases. In this article the most important psychological risk factors, such as Type A and D personality, stress, depression and depressed mood, anxiety, social support and lifestyle are presented. Conclusions: Population-focused programs devoted to health promotion and informing the general public about the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases should mainly aim at improving people's lifestyle, in particular with regard to nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and mental well-being.

Exposure to Violence and Posttreatment Substance Use Among Patients With Opioid Use Disorder.

Exposure to violence can lead to a dramatic increase in the likelihood of the development of a substance use disorder (SUD). Given the overlap between the two, substance use for survivors of violence, then, can be a coping mechanism to manage the traumatic effects of abuse and persistent use can evolve into a diagnosable SUD. This study was designed to examine the posttreatment substance use among adults who have a history of exposure to violence and sought treatment for opioid use disorder. Data for this study were drawn from the Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Outcome Research system. Among the 13,105 patients included in the study, 444 (3.4%) received a formal diagnosis for opioid use disorder. Female victims of violence are at a greater risk of suffering injuries related to violence, resulting in increased levels of medical care utilization, which may prompt the initiation and prolonged use of prescription pain relief medication. Related to this important finding is another indicating that exposure to violence at multiple points in the past was associated with more severe indicators of substance use. These data show that there is a relationship between exposure to violence, SUDs, and relapse among patients seeking treatment. Not only must patients and treatment providers address these past violent experiences as important psychological factors in recovery, but in the context of opioid use disorder, physical injuries contributing to chronic pain may also trigger persistent substance use.

Prevalence of anxiety among breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety among breast cancer patients. In April 2019, three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) were searched from January, 2000 to March, 2019. Key words included were as follows: breast neoplasm, prevalence, and anxiety. A total of 36 studies that included 16,298 breast cancer patients between 2000 and 2018 were enrolled in the study. The prevalence of anxiety among breast cancer patients was 41.9% [(CI: 95%): 30.7, 53.2]. The prevalence of anxiety among patients in Mediterranean countries was higher. The study showed a high level of anxiety among breast cancer patients, indicating the importance of psychological factors as well as physical in breast cancer patients.

Association between pain catastrophizing, physical function and pain at first visit in the outpatient knee clinic

BackgroundPain catastrophizing has been associated with pain severity and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, the literature is not consistent and other studies have failed to find this association. We examined the preoperative association between pain catastrophizing and physical function and pain, as well as the correlation between radiographic OA and physical symptoms and knee arthroplasty (KA). MethodsThis study was a cross-sectional study of all patients referred to the orthopaedic outpatient Knee Clinic from March to October 2013 with clinical symptoms of knee OA. Prior to clinical examination, the patients completed EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), The Short Form-36 (SF-36 (PF)), The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) and The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS). The severity of radiographic OA was graded with the Kellgren–Lawrence Scale (KLS). ResultsOf the 325 patients, 158 (48.6%) patients received a knee arthroplasty, 130 (40%) were treated conservatively, and 37 (11.4%) were scheduled for a knee arthroscopy. Mean age was 64.3 (SD 11.1) years and 53.9% were females. We found a strong correlation between PCS and OKS (r = −0.60, P = 0.000). Furthermore, the regression analysis showed statistically significant associations between PCS and both physical function and pain. We found no correlation between radiographic OA and physical function or pain. ConclusionsOur results reveal that PCS is an important psychological factor when dealing with patients with OA. Furthermore, our results confirm the importance of a combined evaluation of symptoms, clinical examination, and radiographs when deciding on the right treatment for individual knee patients.

Psychometric Properties of the Czech Version of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International in Patients with Early-Stage Dementia

Introduction: A fear of falling marks an important psychological factor connected with a reduction in the life space of people with dementia. The Czech version of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) has not been validated in patients with early-stage dementia. Methods: The tests were administered to 282 patients with early-stage dementia. The test battery included the following: the FES-I, the Short Physical Performance Battery, the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Bristol Activity Daily Living Scale, and the Quality of Life-Alzheimer’s Disease Scale. Internal reliability (Cronbach’s α and intraclass correlation [ICC]), Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlations, exploratory factor analysis, and a t test for independent samples were used for statistical analyses. Results: The Czech version of the FES-I had excellent internal and test-retest reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.98, ICC = 0.90; 95% CI 0.82–0.94). Factor analysis suggested 2 relevant factors. A significantly higher FES-I score was associated with patients with early-stage dementia who were older (p = 0.003) or female (p = 0.001), lived alone (p = 0.0001), spent >8 h a day alone (p = 0.032), used mobility aids (p < 0.0001), or had severe hearing (p = 0.004) or vision impairment (p < 0.0001) or a lower education (r = –0.16, p = 0.007). Conclusion: The Czech version of the FES-I had very good reliability and validity and may be useful in future cross-cultural comparisons in research among patients with early-stage dementia.

The Shelter Band: Homelessness, social support and self-esteem in a community music partnership

The transition from homelessness into mainstream society involves external factors, such as obtaining housing and employment. Research also indicates that social support and perceptions of self-efficacy are important psychological factors in escaping homelessness. Music interventions, such as participation in performing ensembles, have been shown to aid in the development of social skills among marginalized populations and improve participants’ psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a music intervention on perceptions of social support and self-esteem among individuals experiencing homelessness. Members of The Shelter Band included residents at a large emergency homeless shelter in the Southeast United States, shelter staff and university music education students. The band rehearsed a variety of rock songs weekly and performed regularly for civic events. Researchers investigated the effects of band participation on perceptions of social support and self-efficacy using a mixed-method approach. Qualitative data were obtained over a three-year period through interviews with band members, shelter staff and the participant researchers. These data were transcribed and analysed for themes according to a priori and in vivo codes by the participant researchers. Social support and self-esteem were also specifically investigated by comparing differences in responses to the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) between band members and non-member shelter residents. Qualitative data indicated that participants in The Shelter Band demonstrated improved perceptions of social support and self-esteem. In a few cases, participation in the band was identified as a key factor in individuals escaping decades-long chronic homelessness. Other themes emerged from participants, including reduced recidivism and improved case management. Quantitative data of perceptions of social support and self-esteem between Shelter Band members and non-member residents of The Shelter revealed no statistically significant results. As music educators continue to explore opportunities for their work, it is useful to consider collaborations with community partners. By involving shelter staff in The Shelter Band, staff and music educators were able to direct the intervention towards individuals’ needs. These collaborations can be beneficial for both the university and community partners. In addition, possibilities for this kind of socially responsive pedagogy in music teacher training are discussed.

Folic acid consumption based on the theory of planned behaviour in pregnant women

Folic Acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects. This study was aimed to investigate the consumption of folic acid to prevent deficiency anaemia based on the theory of planned behaviour on pregnant women in Neyshabur, Iran. This study included 180 pregnant women, who were gathered from 12 healthcare centres in the city of Neyshabur, Iran in 2018. Using a questionnaire and blood lab exam (folat) were measured and analysed. The average rates of knowledge, attitude, perceived behavioural control, intention, behaviour in the education group were meaningfully increased (p value < .05); however, these changes were not meaningful in the control group (p value > .05). Also, no statistically meaningful difference was obtained in subjective norm between the groups after the intervention (p = .924). It is suggested that folic acid supplementation promotion workshops should be held in health centres with the aim of preventing folic acid deficiency anaemia.Impact statementWhat is already known on this subject? The results of this study showed that by using education based on the theory of planned behaviour that emphasises the important psychological factors of behaviour or change, folic acid can be consumed in pregnant women. That women receive adequate and proper knowledge, along with a positive attitude toward taking folic acid, and feel that taking folic acid is at their discretion in terms of environmental factors (facilities and barriers), increases intent to use folic acid.What do the results of this study add? The results of this study also showed that the amount of folic acid intake during pregnancy increased by pregnant women and anaemia decreased.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? The study showed the importance of the role of education based on theory of planned behaviour in consumption promoting folic acid.

Verification of the structural relationship among athlete Julsil, self-regulation, and flow in adolescent athletes

The purpose of this study was to explore the structural relationship among the perception of athlete Julsil, self-regulation, and flow of adolescent athletes. A total of 425 middle school and high school athletes completed a survey. Structural equation modeling analysis was conducted to verify the research model. The result of verifying the structural relationship among athlete Julsil, self-regulation and flow indicates that self-regulation was found to mediate the relationship between athlete Julsil and flow. In addition, measurement invariance was verified across gender and school that can be applied equally to various groups. Through these results, it was verified that athlete Julsil is an important psychological factor for adolescent athletes. In addition, they need to have a firm mental attitude by themselves and to move them to action for peak performance.

Husbands' participation in prenatal care and breastfeeding self-efficacy in Iranian women: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Self-efficacy is an important psychological and motivational factor for continuation of exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to examine the effect of husband participation on self-efficacy of breastfeeding in postpartum period. Methods: This study was a single-blind clinical trial (IRCT2014012115163N2) conducted on 66 pregnant women who referred to health centers of Urmia in 2014. Convenience sampling method was used to select the participants and then they were randomly allocated to control and intervention groups using RANDBETWEEN function in Excel. Participants in the intervention group had 2 training sessions with 4-week interval. They could also use telephone counseling over study time. Those in the control group received the routine pregnancy care, and their breastfeeding self-efficacy was compared 1 month after delivery using Dennis Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Chi square, independent and paired samples t test were used. Results: In this study, the mean score of breastfeeding self-efficacy in the intervention and control groups after intervention was 50.36±8.65 and 44.12±10.41, respectively, which showed a statistically significant difference (p=0.017). Conclusion: According to the results, one of the considerable strategies to enhance self-efficacy of breastfeeding is to involve husbands in prenatal care, which should be considered by the authorities and health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and midwives.