The Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding in Post-Cesarean Section Mothers using The ERACS Method at Harapan & Doa Hospital, Bengkulu City

Abstrak

Harapan dan Doa Regional Hospital in Bengkulu provides cesarean section services using ERACS design. One of the main challenges after surgery is achieving exclusive breastfeeding, which could affected by psychological factors example, self-efficacy. This study aimed to determining corelation among self-efficacy also breastfeeding between post-cesarean mothers undergoing the ERACS method at Harapan dan Doa Regional Hospital in 2025. Research utilized cross-sectional models also 75 respondents selected through total sampling baseed inclusion also exclusion indicators. Data gathered utilized questionnaires also analyzed with chi-square at a significance level of α=0,05 . Analysis revealed no significant association among age or parity also breastfeeding. However, significant correlation was tracked among self-efficacy and breastfeeding (p=0.029). Self-efficacy plays an important role in breastfeeding success among post-cesarean mothers using the ERACS method. Hospitals are advised to provide interventions such as counseling, healthcare support, and family involvement to enhance maternal self-efficacy and encourage breastfeeding.