The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Breastfeeding Success and Self-Efficacy
- Conditions
- First BirthBreastfeedingCesarean Delivery Affecting FetusSelf Efficacy
- Interventions
- Other: emotional freedom technique experimental group
- Registration Number
- NCT06199245
- Lead Sponsor
- Medipol University
- Brief Summary
This study was planned to determine the effect of emotional freedom technique (EFT) on breastfeeding success and self-efficacy in primiparous women in the early postpartum period who had a cesarean delivery.
- Detailed Description
Breast milk is an easily digestible, natural food that reduces the morbidity and mortality of the newborn and contains the fluid, energy and nutrients necessary for its physical, spiritual and mental development. Breastfeeding not only has a biological effect on the mother and baby, but also has an emotional effect and has many immunological, psychological, social and economic benefits for both mother and baby. Therefore, it is of great importance that the baby be fed exclusively with breast milk for the first 6 months and that breastfeeding continues until the age of 2.
EFT, a needle-free and emotional form of acupuncture, is an energy technique that emerged from the idea that "The cause of all negative emotions is the disruption in the body's energy system." EFT; It can be safely applied to individuals of all ages, including the elderly, pregnant women and children. When looking at the literature, no studies were found regarding breastfeeding and EFT. It has been observed that primiparous women, especially those who have had a cesarean section, have difficulty breastfeeding. It is thought that breastfeeding will be reinforced and improved with EFT, which helps to eliminate negative emotions in the subconscious and create a positive mood.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- Being between the ages of 18-35,
- Primiparous and giving birth by cesarean section,
- Having a spontaneous pregnancy,
- Wound, scar, infection etc. in the tapping area. without conditions,
- Women who do not have verbal communication problems
- Being outside the age range of 18-35
- Has any problem that prevents communication,
- Those who gave birth normally
- Having had a high-risk pregnancy,
- Women who want to leave the study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description emotional freedom technique experimental group emotional freedom technique experimental group Emotional Freedom Technique was applied to the participants in the experimental group, who had a cesarean section on the first postpartum day and agreed to participate in the study, and their breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bristol Breastfeeding Rating Scale one day This scale measures breastfeeding success. The scale is a Likert-type scale consisting of 4 items: "positioning", "holding", "sucking" and "swallowing". Each item is scored between 0-2 points. The lowest score from the scale is 0, the highest score is 8. Low scores indicate that breastfeeding is not effective, while high scores indicate that breastfeeding is effective.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Subjective Units of Disturbance Scala one day This scale is used in energy therapies and evaluates the individual's discomfort. The scale is scored between 0 and 10, where "0" means no discomfort and "10" means unbearable discomfort and is scored between 0 and 10. As the number value increases, the discomfort experienced by the person becomes more severe.
breastfeeding self-efficacy scale one day This scale measures breastfeeding self-efficacy. The scale is a 5-point Likert type scale. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 14, the maximum score is 70, and the scale has no cut-off point.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Medipol Mega University Hospital
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey