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August 14, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Evaluating Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Adolescents Attending a Co-Designed Breastfeeding Program: A Prospective Pilot Cohort Study

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CCChristina CantinWPWendy E. PetersonAAAmisha Agarwal

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Overview

Pilot cohort study shows increased breastfeeding self-efficacy in adolescents, highlighting the role of prenatal education and peer support.

Key Points

  • An increase in breastfeeding self-efficacy was observed after participation in the program, indicating effectiveness.
  • Participants showed improved scores on the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form with tailored education and support.
  • The prospective pilot cohort study involved 20 pregnant adolescents at a social service outreach center, assessing their experiences.
  • Identifying adolescents with low self-efficacy may enable targeted interventions to improve breastfeeding practices.

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Cantin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af3e3ccf1dd9ea359eaebdhttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081271
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