Self-identity explains better breastfeeding intention of ethnic pregnant mothers of Western Nepal: Extending the theory of planned behavior
Self-identity is a strong and independent predictor of breastfeeding intention and, therefore, should be considered to better prepare for breastfeeding, especially among ethnic pregnant mothers. The direct and intermediate effects of self-concept and income need further study with more robust designs.
Authors
- Khem Narayan Pokharel
- Yadu Ram Upreti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2705-1209)
- Chiranjivi Adhikari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4706-2183)
- Lal Bahadur Kunwar
- Krishna Prasad Pathak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7062-4976)
- Poshan Thapa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3333-1434)
- Rojana Dhakal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7376-3285)
- Chhabi Lal Ranabhat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4460-2121)
- Kapil Giri
- Biddhya Bhandari
- Rameshwor Baral
Institutions
- Eastern Kentucky University (US)
- Pokhara University (NP)
- Tribhuvan University (NP)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IN)
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312010
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Pokhara University