Hubungan antara Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy dengan Kepuasan ibu Menyusui di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Buleleng II

Abstract

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is recommended by the WHO and the Indonesian Ministry of Health because of its benefits for maternal and infant health. However, the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia remains low, at 36,9%. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy (BSE), or a mother’s confidence in her ability to breastfeed, is a factor that may be associated with the breastfeeding experience, including maternal satisfaction. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between BSE and breastfeeding satisfaction among breastfeeding mothers in the catchment area of Primary Health Center Buleleng II. A correlational study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted. A total of 40 breastfeeding mothers were selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (BSES-SF) and the Maternal Breastfeeding Evaluation Scale (MBES) questionnaires. Bivariate analysis to assess the relationship between total BSE scores and total breastfeeding satisfaction scores was performed using the pearson correlation test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that 72,5% of respondents had low BSE and 62,5% had low breastfeeding satisfaction. Descriptively, 65,5% of mothers with low BSE also reported low breastfeeding satisfaction. However, correlation analysis indicated no significant relationship between BSE and breastfeeding satisfaction (r=0,151; p=0,354). These findings suggest that breastfeeding satisfaction is not determined solely by BSE but may also be influenced by other factors such as social support and environmental conditions. Therefore, a more comprehensive approach, including strengthening social support and implementing breastfeeding-friendly policies, is needed to improve mothers breastfeeding experiences and success.