Degree Name
Nursing Practice, DNP
Publication Date
8-8-2025
First Advisor
Lisa Drake
Second Advisor
Paige Wimberley
Abstract
Breastfeeding, a cornerstone of maternal and infant health, faces barriers due to inadequate healthcare provider education, contributing to low exclusive breastfeeding rates. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the impact of a four-week educational program on clinical staff’s knowledge and self-efficacy in supporting breastfeeding in a rural OB/GYN clinic in central Florida. This project evaluated a four-week educational program’s effect on clinical staff’s knowledge and self-efficacy in supporting breastfeeding in a rural OB/GYN clinic in central Florida. Using a quasi-experimental pre-post design, nine licensed/certified staff (medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses) participated in training based on the American Academy of Pediatrics and other evidence-based guidelines. Data collected via the Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Self-Efficacy Scale and an adapted Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes Survey were analyzed using paired t-tests. Results showed significant knowledge improvement (p = .005, d = 1.28) but non-significant self-efficacy gains (p = .152, d = 0.53). The intervention enhanced clinical competency, aligning with Healthy People 2030 goals. Integrating this sustainable education into routine training can improve breastfeeding support and maternal-infant health outcomes in similar settings.
Rights Management
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Quinn, Amanda, "The Effects of a Breastfeeding Educational Program on Nurses’ Self-Efficacy and Knowledge" (2025). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 140.
https://arch.astate.edu/dnp-projects/140
