Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Arabic Version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form Among Women in the United Arab Emirates.

Hadia RadwanRanda FakhryGodfred O BoatengNick MethenyWegdan Bani IssaMoezAlIslam E FarisReyad Shaker ObaidSuad Al MarzooqiHessa Al GhazalCindy-Lee Dennis

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2022)

We have provided rigorous evidence that the BSES-SF is a valid and reliable measure of breastfeeding self-efficacy among Arabic-speaking women in the UAE. Interventions designed specifically to increase breastfeeding self-efficacy among Arabic-speaking women may be a mechanism to increase the suboptimal rates of breastfeeding exclusivity occurring in much of the MENA region.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
polycystic ovary syndrome
psychometric properties
pregnancy outcomes
cervical cancer screening
physical activity
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
pregnant women
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle