Effectiveness of structured lactation education via social Media platform whatsapp on maternal breastfeeding self-Efficacy: a quasi-experimental study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 62
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Digital health tools are emerging as complementary solutions to traditional services. McFadden et al. (2017) established through a Cochrane review that structured support when initiated early can significantly improve breastfeeding outcomes [8].
A study by Yilmaz E et al. (2021) found that WhatsApp, one of the most widely used social media platforms in India, has shown promising results. A randomized controlled trial revealed that WhatsApp-based lactation education and support significantly increased maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy at both three and six months postpartum (9)
In recent years, digital interventions—especially via mobile phones—have emerged as effective tools. Puranki A et al (2018) In Madhya Pradesh, a study involving weekly phone calls and daily text messages significantly improved breastfeeding indicators (10).
STUDY DESIGN:A quasi-experimental study
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Prior to commencing the study, ethical approval will be obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) of the participating tertiary care hospital.
STUDY POPULATION: The study will be conducted in the postnatal unit of a tertiary care hospital which provides maternal and neonatal services. Eligible participants would be primiparous women who have given birth during the study period.
SAMPLING METHOD: Quasi- Experimental Study
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 40.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •Primiparous
- •Healthy pregnancy and uncomplicated birth
- •No health problems preventing breastfeeding drug use etc
- •Not having any obstacle to communication.
- •Being literate understand and speak English or Hindi
- •Having a smart phone and internet connection and can use WhatsApp application.
- •No congenital defects oesophageal atresia, cleft palate, cleft lip etc.
- •Apgar Score more than 7 at 5 mins 10.
排除标准
- •Multiparous
- •Medical and obstetrical complications
- •Women with mental illness who cannot give informed consent
- •ICU admission
- •Not literate
- •Cannot use WhatsApp
- •NICU admission
- •Low birth weight
- •Apgar score less than 7 at 5 mins
- •Congenital malformation.
研究者
Dr Sanju Yadav
Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS)