The Effect of Breastfeeding Support System on Breast Milk Quantity and Mother-Infant Bonding in Preterm Infants: a Randomized Controlled Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Preterm
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Enrollment
- 70
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Mother-Infant Attachment Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aimed to examine the impact of a breastfeeding support system on breast milk production and mother-infant bonding in preterm infants. The sample included 70 preterm infants and their mothers, divided into two groups: 35 in the control group and 35 in the experimental group, all of whom met the study criteria.
Investigators
Sümeyye EKİCİ
Research Assistant
Ataturk University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •For the infant:
- •Gestational age between 30 and 34 weeks Birth weight of 1000 g or more
- •For the mother:
- •Age over 18, literate, and able to speak Turkish Willingness to breastfeed and no chronic illness preventing breastfeeding
Exclusion Criteria
- •Infants without identification Infants with unstable vital signs Mothers with conditions that prevent breastfeeding
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Mother-Infant Attachment Scale
Time Frame: up to 6 months
The Turkish validity and reliability of this scale, originally developed by Taylor et al. in 2005, were established by Aydemir Karakulak and Alparslan in 2016. It can be easily and quickly administered by the mother from the first day after birth. The scale consists of 8 items with a four-point Likert-type format. Scores range from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating a potential attachment issue between the mother and infant.