Breastfeeding
Conditions
Brief summary
It is crucial to prepare adolescent mothers-who represent a vulnerable group where the importance of breastfeeding is increasingly emphasized-for the breastfeeding process. One potential method for promoting breastfeeding is through web-based education interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a web-based breastfeeding education program, developed by the researchers, on breastfeeding outcomes among adolescent pregnant women in the postpartum period. This randomized controlled study involved a sample of 100 pregnant adolescents, aged 15-19 years, who were in their third trimester of pregnancy. The study commenced after obtaining ethical approval and permissions from the hospital where the research was conducted. A web-based breastfeeding education program was administered to the experimental group. Data were collected using a Socio-Demographic Data Form, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (Antenatal Version), the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (Postnatal Version), and the LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnosis and Assessment Scale. Data collection occurred during the third trimester (pretest) and the 1st and 8th postnatal weeks (posttest).
Interventions
BEHAVIORALweb based education
web based education
Sponsors
Yuzuncu Yil University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
15 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Aged between 15 and 19 years * Had not previously received planned breastfeeding education * Were between 28 and 37 weeks gestation (third trimester) * Gave birth at term * Had no health issues preventing breastfeeding * Could read, write, and respond to questions * Had access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and had regular internet access.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants were excluded if they had multiple pregnancies * Physical or mental health problems, communication disabilities * A history of breast surgery * İf their newborns were considered high-risk.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding self-efficacy scale | pre-test post-test (approximately six month) | Breastfeeding self-efficacy scale |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed