Breastfeeding, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, Prenatal Attachment
Conditions
Keywords
Prenatal attachment, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding
Brief summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal attachment and paternal attachment among first-time parents. A total of 101 first-time parents (52 in the intervention group and 49 in the control group) will be recruited. Pregnant women will complete the Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention, and expectant fathers will complete the Paternal Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention. Participants will be selected using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the breastfeeding education will be delivered online via Google Meet. The study aims to assess whether structured breastfeeding education can influence prenatal and paternal attachment in first-time parents.
Detailed description
Background: Breastfeeding education is recognized as an important factor supporting mother-infant bonding. However, there is limited research on the impact of such education on prenatal bonding for both mothers and fathers, especially among first-time parents (primiparous). Understanding how breastfeeding education influences prenatal attachment in this group is crucial for enhancing parental bonding and early family health. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal bonding in primiparous parents, focusing on both maternal and paternal attachment. Method: A total of 101 primiparous parents participated in the study, with 52 in the experimental group and 49 in the control group. Pregnant women completed the Prenatal Attachment Scale before and after receiving breastfeeding education, while expectant fathers completed the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale pre- and post-education. Participants were recruited using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the education sessions were delivered online via Google Meet.
Interventions
OTHERBreastfeeding Education
Breastfeeding Education
Sponsors
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Gizem ÇITAK
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
• Primiparous pregnant women * Age 20 years or older * In the second or third trimester of pregnancy * Having internet access
Exclusion criteria
Not being a primiparous pregnant woman * Under 20 years of age * Refusal or withdrawal from the education or data collection process * Withdrawal from the study before completing the education * Incomplete pre-test or post-test data * Non-compliance with the study protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prenatal Attachment | 4 Week | Measuring prenatal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Prenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Paternal Attachment | 4 week | Measuring paternal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed