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The Effect of Breastfeeding Education Via Hybrid Simulation Method in the Antenatal Period on Postpartum Breastfeeding

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Breastfeeding
Interventions
Behavioral: Breastfeeding education using hybrid simulation method
Behavioral: Routine verbal breastfeeding education
Registration Number
NCT05624047
Lead Sponsor
Bitlis Eren University
Brief Summary

This study aimed to determine the effect of breastfeeding education given to pregnant women by a hybrid simulation method in the antenatal period on postpartum breastfeeding. This study will be carried out in a family health center in Turkey. Breastfeeding education will be given to pregnant women using a hybrid simulation method consisting of a wearable breast model and the standard patient in the intervention group. Women in the control group will receive only routine breastfeeding education.

Detailed Description

The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The stratified block randomization methods will be used to assign women to the intervention and control groups. The personal information form and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (Antenatal) will be implemented to all women before the intervention. Breastfeeding education will be given to pregnant women using a hybrid simulation method consisting of a wearable breast model and the standard patient to support women in breastfeeding and to ensure the continuity of breastfeeding in the postpartum period. Breastfeeding education will be given to women in the 32-36 weeks of pregnancy in the antenatal period. The control group will be received the routine antenatal breastfeeding education given to all women by healthcare personnel as part of the family health center procedures. The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (Postnatal) and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool will be administered to women in both the experimental and control groups within the postpartum fifth days and at sixth week postpartum.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
66
Inclusion Criteria
  • being between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy
  • being primipara or multipara
  • being at least literate
  • being planning to breastfeed
  • agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • having a physical or mental health problem that would prevent breastfeeding
  • preterm labor (before 37 weeks)
  • either mother or baby having a health problem after birth
  • being with multiple pregnancy
  • being with high-risk pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Experimental GroupRoutine verbal breastfeeding educationBreastfeeding education using the hybrid simulation method
Control GroupRoutine verbal breastfeeding educationRoutine verbal breastfeeding education
Experimental GroupBreastfeeding education using hybrid simulation methodBreastfeeding education using the hybrid simulation method
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (Postnatal)Postpartum 6th week

The scale consists of 14 questions and is a five-point Likert type. The lowest score of 14 points and the highest of 70 points are obtained from the scale. The higher the score indicates a higher self-efficacy perception.

The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (Antenatal)Baseline: Between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy

The scale consists of 14 questions and is a five-point Likert type. The lowest score of 14 points and the highest of 70 points are obtained from the scale. The higher the score indicates a higher self-efficacy perception.

LATCH Breastfeeding Assesment ToolPostpartum 6th week

The LATCH Breastfeeding Assesment Tool was developed to objectively evaluate breastfeeding success. LATCH consists of five evaluation criteria. Each criterion is evaluated between 0-2 points. The lowest score that can be obtained from the entire scale is 0 and the highest score is 10. The higher score indicates a higher breastfeeding. success.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bitlis Hüsrevpaşa Family Center

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Bitlis, Turkey

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