Prenatal Interventional Program about Mothers’ Behavior Related to Exclusive Breast Feeding: Findings of Planned Behavior Theory-Based Research

摘要

Promotion of exclusive breast feeding is known as a savior strategy, to reduce infantile mortality. The theory of planned behavior is an appropriate theory to explain the effect of psychosocial factors on infant feeding behavior. This study aimed to evaluate impact of planned behavior theory-based education on the behavior of pregnant women related to exclusive breast feeding in Arak city, 2016–17.