Adolescents' needs for nurses' support when initiating breastfeeding
Ryoko Pentecost1, Jane S Grassley
11Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA.
Summary
Adolescent mothers need comprehensive social support from nurses for successful breastfeeding initiation. This includes informational, instrumental, emotional, and appraisal support to improve breastfeeding rates.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Breastfeeding offers significant health and economic benefits globally.
- Adolescents breastfeed at lower rates than adult women.
- Healthcare providers can improve adolescent breastfeeding initiation through social support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore adolescent mothers' needs for social support from nurses during breastfeeding initiation.
Main Methods:
- Secondary qualitative content analysis of 90 adolescent responses.
- Responses analyzed using social support theory.
- Categorization of support into informational, instrumental, emotional, and appraisal.
Main Results:
- Adolescents require nurses to explain breastfeeding, answer questions, and provide consistent information.
- Emotional support was provided through privacy, respect, and calmness.
- Appraisal support involved praise and encouragement; instrumental support included guided practice.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent mothers require a combination of informational, instrumental, emotional, and appraisal support.
- Nurses who engage in dialogue and provide comprehensive support are highly valued by adolescent mothers.
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