An Investigation of the Relationship Between Mothers' Susceptibility to Breastfeeding Myths and Their Motivation to Breastfeed
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 191
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Demographic, Birth, and Breastfeeding Characteristics of Participants
研究概览
简要总结
Breast milk is a unique and irreplaceable source of nutrition for infants, offering protection against many common childhood diseases due to its natural sterility, accessibility, and immune-boosting antibodies. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is critical for healthy growth, development, and immune support. Despite global recommendations by WHO and UNICEF, lack of knowledge and inadequate support continue to hinder optimal breastfeeding practices.
One major barrier is the persistence of cultural myths and misconceptions, such as "colostrum should be discarded," or "infants need water after every feeding." These unfounded beliefs may reduce mothers' confidence and lead to early cessation of breastfeeding or premature introduction of complementary foods.
This study aims to examine the relationship between mothers' belief in breastfeeding myths and their motivation to breastfeed. While prior research has explored each factor individually, no known studies have analyzed their interaction.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Having an infant aged 0-6 months
- •Having breastfed the baby at least once
- •Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
排除标准
- •Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding
- •Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy
- •Exclusively formula-feeding the baby
结局指标
主要结局
Demographic, Birth, and Breastfeeding Characteristics of Participants
时间窗: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)
Collected using a 25-question Descriptive Information Form developed by the researchers. Includes maternal demographics, pregnancy and birth history, infant characteristics, breastfeeding status, beliefs, and motivational factors.
Belief in Breastfeeding Myths
时间窗: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)
Measured using the Breastfeeding Myths Scale developed by Yılmaz Sezer et al. (2024). The scale consists of 30 items in a single dimension. Total scores range from 30 to 150, with higher scores indicating a stronger belief in breastfeeding myths. A cut-off score of 119.50 is used to distinguish between low and high levels of myth belief.
Breastfeeding Motivation
时间窗: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)
Breastfeeding motivation was measured using the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, originally developed by Kestler-Peleg et al. (2015) and adapted into Turkish by Mızrak Şahin et al. (2019). The scale consists of 24 items and assesses five subdimensions: Integrated Regulation, Intrinsic Motivation and Identified Regulation, Introjected Regulation - Social Approval, Introjected Regulation - Social Pressure, and External Regulation - Additional Benefits. Each subdimension score is calculated separately based on the mean of relevant items. Scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating higher levels of motivation in the respective subdimension.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Güzin Ünlü Suvari
Principle Investigator, M.Sc. Lecturer
Acibadem University