Enhancing breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period through emotional release with self-talk method

Cristinawati B.R. Haloho; Ega Ersya Urnia; Dewi Rinda Astuti; Ni Nyoman Murti

doi:10.4081/hls.2024.11880

Authors

Cristinawati B.R. Haloho
cristinasihaloho68@gmail.com
Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda, Indonesia.
Ega Ersya Urnia Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda, Indonesia.
Dewi Rinda Astuti Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda, Indonesia.
Ni Nyoman Murti Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Kalimantan Timur, Samarinda, Indonesia.

This study aimed to assess the impact of utilizing the "Happy Maternal Card," a self-talk intervention, on breastfeeding self-efficacy during the postpartum period. The research involved 28 mothers three days postpartum in Health Canter Care in Purwodadi regency, Indonesia, from February to March 2020, using a quasi-experimental pre-post design with a control group. The intervention group received self-talk sessions twice daily for a month, while the control group received information through a maternal book twice a week. Breastfeeding ability and independent infant care were measured using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Results indicated a significant decrease in anxiety (p-value=0.000) and a positive impact on breastfeeding self-efficacy in the intervention group (p-value=0.001). The positive suggestions of self-talk empowered mothers cognitively, enabling them to handle stress and believe in positive suggestions, ultimately influencing behavior. This self-talk method has the potential for postpartum care to enhance maternal efficacy in managing psychological aspects, contributing to the success of exclusive breastfeeding.

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Haloho, C. B., Urnia, E. E., Astuti, D. R., & Murti, N. N. (2024). Enhancing breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period through emotional release with self-talk method. Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2024.11880