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The Effect of Internet Information Resources on Maternal Confidence and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

İnternet Bilgi Kaynaklarının Annelik Özgüveni ve Emzirme Öz-Yeterliği Üzerine Etkisi

Eslem Altıntaş(Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi)0000-0001-8015-586X
İlkay Güngör Satılmış(İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ-CERRAHPAŞA, FLORENCE NİGHTİNGALE HEMŞİRELİK FAKÜLTESİ, HEMŞİRELİK BÖLÜMÜ, KADIN SAĞLIĞI VE HASTALIKLARI HEMŞİRELİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-9446-6148
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2025-03-28
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Conclusion: It was determined that the use of Internet sources of information about parenting increased mothers' self-confidence about infant care, but mothers with a high perception of breastfeeding self-efficacy rarely consulted Internet sources about breastfeeding.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Breastfeeding is a natural and beneficial practice; however, many women experience various challenges.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: The population of the descriptive and analytical study consisted of all women who breastfed between September 2022 and February 2023.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conclusion: It was determined that the use of Internet sources of information about parenting increased mothers' self-confidence about infant care, but mothers with a high perception of breastfeeding self-efficacy rarely consulted Internet sources about breastfeeding.
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⚙️Variables:Internet Information Resources · Breastfeeding · Parenting

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Objective: Breastfeeding is a natural and beneficial practice; however, many women experience various challenges. These challenges are influenced by factors such as maternal self-confidence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the use of parenting-related internet information resources, maternal self-confidence, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. Materials and Methods: The population of the descriptive and analytical study consisted of all women who breastfed between September 2022 and February 2023. Purposive sampling was used and 318 women were selected. Data were collected by the researchers with an online survey between September 2022 and February 2023. Results: The mean age of the mothers participating was 30.94±4.51 years. The total score mean of the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS) was 35.38±4.06 (min=21.00, max=42.00). The total score mean of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale was 58.14±9.46 (min=19.00, max=70.00). A significant positive correlation was found between KPCS and breastfeeding self-efficacy (r=0.467, p<0.01). Conclusion: It was determined that the use of Internet sources of information about parenting increased mothers' self-confidence about infant care, but mothers with a high perception of breastfeeding self-efficacy rarely consulted Internet sources about breastfeeding.

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Amaç: Emzirme, doğal ve faydalı bir uygulama olmasına rağmen birçok kadın çeşitli zorluklar yaşamaktadır. Bu zorluklar, annenin kendine güveni gibi faktörlerden etkilenmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, ebeveynlikle ilgili internet bilgi kaynaklarının kullanımı ile annenin kendine güveni ve emzirme öz yeterliliği arasındaki ilişkiyi değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve analitik çalışmanın evrenini Eylül 2022 ile Şubat 2023 tarihleri arasında emziren tüm kadınlar oluşturmuştur. Amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmış ve 318 kadın seçilmiştir. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından Eylül 2022 ve Şubat 2023 tarihleri arasında çevrimiçi bir anket ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan annelerin yaş ortalaması 30.94±4.51'dir. Karitane Ebeveynlik Güven Ölçeği (KEKGÖ) toplam puan ortalaması 35.38±4.06 olarak bulunmuştur (min=21.00, max=42.00). Emzirme Öz-Yeterlilik Ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması ise 58.14±9.46’dır (min=19.00, max=70.00). KEKGÖ ile emzirme öz yeterliliği arasında anlamlı pozitif korelasyon bulundu (r=0.467, p<0.01). Sonuç: Ebeveynlikle ilgili internet bilgi kaynaklarının kullanımının annelerin bebek bakımı konusunda kendilerine olan güvenlerini artırdığı, ancak emzirme öz yeterlilik algısı yüksek olan annelerin emzirme konusunda internet kaynaklarına nadiren başvurdukları belirlenmiştir.

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Altıntaş, E., Satılmış, İ. G. (2025). The Effect of Internet Information Resources on Maternal Confidence and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Volume: 14 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.1575183

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