The Relationship between Family Support and Self-Efficacy with the Success of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Postpartum Mothers
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Family Support , Self-Efficacy , Exclusive Breastfeeding , Postpartum Mothers , BreastfeedingAbstract
Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life is an important strategy to support infant growth and Successful development exclusive breastfeeding is influenced not only by maternal and infant conditions but also by family support and maternal confidence in her ability to breastfeed , known as breastfeeding self-efficacy. This study aimed to determine the relationship between family support and self-efficacy with exclusive breastfeeding success among postpartum mothers . An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted at a primary health care facility in an urban area from May to July 2026. The sample consisted of 93 postpartum mothers selected using purposive sampling. Family support and breastfeeding self-efficacy were assessed using questionnaires , while exclusive breastfeeding success was assessed through interviews regarding the infant's history of food and fluid intake . Chi- square tests were used for bivariate analysis. The results showed that 58 respondents (62.4%) received good family support , 55 respondents (59.1%) had high breastfeeding self-efficacy , and 61 respondents (65.6%) succeeded provided exclusive breastfeeding . Exclusive breastfeeding success was 75.9% among mothers with good family support compared with 48.6% among mothers with inadequate Exclusive support breastfeeding success was 78.2% among mothers with high self-efficacy compared with 46.1% among mothers with low self-efficacy. Chi- square analysis demonstrated significant associations between family support and exclusive breastfeeding success (p=0.011) and between breastfeeding self-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding success (p=0.004). Family support and breastfeeding self-efficacy were associated with exclusive breastfeeding success among postpartum mothers
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