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Clinical Trials/NCT05921669
NCT05921669
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The Effect Of Traınıng On Breastfeedıng Gıven To Fathers On Breastfeedıng, Parent-Baby Bondıng And Breastfeedıng Self-Effıcacy Level

Eskisehir Osmangazi University1 site in 1 country105 target enrollmentApril 1, 2023
ConditionsBreast Feeding

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Breast Feeding
Sponsor
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Enrollment
105
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Paternal -İnfant Attachment Questionnaire
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The most suitable food for babies is breast milk. It is known that breastfeeding, beyond providing nutrition, has many health benefits for the baby and the mother. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that babies start breastfeeding within 1 hour after birth and breastfeed exclusively without any additional food, including water, for the first 6 months. After six months, complementary foods should be started, and the baby should continue to be breastfed for two years or more. On the other hand, between 2015-2020, the rates of infants aged 0-6 months fed with breast milk alone are approximately 44% worldwide.

There are many factors that affect the time of initiation of breastfeeding and the duration of breastfeeding. Some of those; maternal education, mode of delivery, birth weight and socio-economic status. Another influential factor is paternal support. Fathers may want to be involved in breastfeeding education and support their spouses in this process. However, the reasons such as not taking part in the trainings and not being asked direct questions about breastfeeding may cause fathers to feel excluded in this process. It is important to include fathers in education and interventions to achieve breastfeeding goals. Mothers who are supported by their spouses during the breastfeeding process experience breastfeeding problems less and can cope with these problems better.

Today, it is known that fathers are not given sufficient importance in promoting breastfeeding. Including fathers in breastfeeding education can increase the rate and duration of breastfeeding of infants. This study was planned to determine the effect of breastfeeding education given to mothers and/or fathers in the postnatal period on breastfeeding, parent-infant attachment and breastfeeding self-efficacy. The aim of the study is to draw attention to the importance of father support in breastfeeding.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
April 1, 2023
End Date
November 1, 2023
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

İLFAN KARANFİL

Nurse

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Parent's consent to participate in the research
  • Parents must be at least primary school graduates
  • Mothers and fathers to participate in the study must be 20 years or older
  • The mother's first pregnancy (primiparous pregnant)
  • Having a smart mobile phone of the mother and father
  • The baby is born at term

Exclusion Criteria

  • Experiencing communication problems with parents (mother and father cannot speak and/or understand Turkish, etc.)
  • Having or developing a health problem in the mother or baby
  • Separation of the mother from her baby for any reason after birth

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Paternal -İnfant Attachment Questionnaire

Time Frame: 3 months

The scale developed to evaluate postnatal father-infant attachment is a 19-item scale. Scale; It consists of three sub-dimensions: 'patience and tolerance', 'pleasure in interaction' and 'love and pride'. Each item of the scale is scored between 1 and 5 points. High scores indicate high attachment.

Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-short form

Time Frame: 3 months

The short version of the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale consisted of a total of 14 items evaluating breastfeeding self-efficacy. The scale is in a 5-point Likert type and is evaluated as 1 = I am not sure at all, 5 = I am always sure. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 14, and the maximum is 70.

Father Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form

Time Frame: 3 months

This scale is a 14-item questionnaire that assesses a father's confidence in his ability to assist his partner with breastfeeding. The scale is in a 5-point Likert type and is evaluated as 1 = I am not sure at all, 5 = I am always sure. The minimum score that can be obtained from the scale is 14, and the maximum is 70.

Baby Evaluation Form

Time Frame: 3 months

The infant evaluation form was created by the researchers in line with the literature. In this form, there are questions about the height, weight and head circumference measurements of the babies, the way of feeding, whether they use pacifiers and bottles.

Mother to Infant Bonding Scale

Time Frame: 3 months

Mother to Infant Bonding Scale is a measurement tool that can be applied from the first day after birth and allows the mother to express her feelings towards her baby in a single word. The lowest total score that can be obtained from the scale is 0 and the highest score is 24.

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