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Effect of peer counseling on breastfeeding behavior

Clinical trial comparing the effect of peer counseling and routine training delivered by health centers on breastfeeding behavior in primipara mothers

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170316033099N4
Enrollment
80
Registered
2018-12-01
Start date
2018-02-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-01-14

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

Conditions

Breastfeeding behavior. Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group (Peer counseling): the intervention group completed B-R-E-A-S-T-Feeding Observation Form before intervention. They were trained and supported by the peer counselors

Sponsors

Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Willingness to collaborate in the study Residence in Birjand Having reading and writing literacy The newborn being a single child The first pregnancy or childbirth of the mother

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Disabling disease and breast problems in the mother Congenital anomalies and oral abnormalities in the newborn Presence of prohibitions for breastfeeding Hospitalization of the newborn

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Breastfeeding behavior. Timepoint: Before intervention; immediately after the intervention; at the end of the first, second and third months after intervention. Method of measurement: B-R-E-A-S-T-Feeding Observation Form.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Complementary milk consumption. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention, at the end of the first, second and third months after intervention. Method of measurement: Asking the mother.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNasimeh Azimi Tabas

Birjand University of Medical Sciences

na.azimi1395@gmail.com+98 56 3239 1514

Outcome results

None listed

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