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Effect of message framing on breastfeeding self efficacy and behavior among women

The effect of message framing on breastfeeding self efficacy and behavior among nulliparous women

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016062410804N4
Enrollment
210
Registered
2017-07-30
Start date
2015-08-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Care and examination of lactating mother. Care and examination of lactating mother

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention groups (Gain and loss group): Gain and loss-framed messages were sent to both groups for 8 weeks. Each day, a positive (Such as breastfeeding increases the child's IQ) and
Behavior
Intervention groups (Gain and loss group): Gain and loss-framed messages were sent to both groups for 8 weeks. Each day, a positive (Such as breastfeeding increases the child's IQ) and a negative mess
Control group: No educational intervention

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: First time pregnancy; Giving birth to a healthy baby; No psychological distress in mothers; Having the intention to breastfeed; Agree to take part in the study; Being able to communicate easily with mother using SMS; Fluent in Persian(Farsi); Lack of abnormality in the breast tissue; Having at least able to read; and singleton. Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue participation in the study; Use of prohibition drugs on breastfeeding; and having infant with problems that led to the disruption of breastfeeding.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Breastfeeding self-efficacy. Timepoint: At 3-5 days after giving birth, one month following intervention and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Dennis' Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Breastfeeding behavior. Timepoint: At 3-5 days after giving birth, One month following intervention and 2 months after intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMarzieh Araban

Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

Arabanm@ajums.ac.ir+98 61336754360

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026