Effectiveness of Lactation Management on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Among Breastfeeding Mothers

Siska Ningtyas Prabasari; Muafiqoh Dwiarini; Judith Mgogo; Sri Purwiyati; Ilyasa Mifta Husnul Khotimah; Nirmala Justine

doi:10.30787/gaster.v24i1.2278

Authors

Siska Ningtyas Prabasari Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta, Surakarta
Muafiqoh Dwiarini School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei
Judith Mgogo Department of Maternal and Child Health, Nsanje District Hospital, Nsanje
Sri Purwiyati Department of Maternal and Child Health, Jumapolo Public Health Center, Karanganyar
Ilyasa Mifta Husnul Khotimah Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta, Surakarta
Nirmala Justine Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Surakarta, Surakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30787/gaster.v24i1.2278

Keywords:

Lactation Management, Breastfeeding Self-efficacy, Breastfeeding Mothers, Latation Education

Abstract

Introduction: Lactation management includes education, problem-solving, and support to ensure successful breastfeeding. A key factor influencing this success is maternal self-efficacy, or a mother’s confidence in her ability to breastfeed. Higher self-efficacy helps mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges and maintain breastfeeding longer. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of lactation management on breastfeeding self-efficacy among breastfeeding mothers. Method: A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was used with 30 breastfeeding mothers of infants aged 0–6 months selected through purposive sampling. The intervention group received lactation management education delivered in three structured sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Breastfeeding self-efficacy was assessed using the BSES-SF before and after the intervention. Result: The intervention group showed a significant increase in self-efficacy scores (p < 0.001), whereas the control group showed no significant change (p > 0.05). There was also a significant difference in posttest scores between the two groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Lactation management based on education and practice proved effective in strengthening mothers’ confidence in breastfeeding. Integrating this intervention into primary health services is recommended to support the success of exclusive breastfeeding and to aid in stunting prevention.

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