The Effect of Podcast Breastfeeding Training on Mothers of Preterm Infants
ConditionBreastfeeding
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorDilek Kucuk Alemdar
About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of breastfeeding education provided via podcast to mothers of preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit on the mothers' breastfeeding success, awareness, motivation, self-efficacy, and perception of insufficient milk supply. The research aims to help mothers overcome challenges in the breastfeeding process by increasing their knowledge levels and to strengthen their confidence in this process. Thus, the goal is to better meet the nutritional needs of preterm infants and to improve mothers' breastfeeding experiences in a positive direction.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
The mother must volunteer to participate in the study,
The mother must be 18 years of age or older
After being accepted into the study, the mother must express her intention to breastfeed her baby
The mother must be able to speak and read Turkish
Disqualifiers
Illegal drug and tobacco use by the mother
The mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy and after childbirth
Active tuberculosis in the mother
The presence of Herpes simplex virus lesions on the mother's breast
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Breastfeeding education via podcast
BehavioralA podcast series on breastfeeding education will be shared with the mothers in the experimental group via a digital platform (WhatsApp). The content will cover: breastfeeding preterm infants, why breast milk is important, the composition of breast milk and its importance for preterm infants, and the benefits of breast milk for preterm infants, the breastfeeding process at YYBÜ, conditions for expressing and storing milk, challenges encountered during breastfeeding and their solutions, ways to increase milk production, seeking support for breastfeeding at YYBÜ, the role of breast milk in the nutrition of preterm infants, and recommendations for breastfeeding. Daily follow-up calls will be conducted to monitor whether the mothers are listening to the podcasts.
Treatment groups
56 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Podcast groupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control groupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Breastfeeding Awareness Scale
This is a 9-item measurement tool designed to assess awareness-based breastfeeding practices during the postpartum period. The scale is unidimensional and was developed using a 5-point Likert scale. Responses to the scale items range from (1) Never to (5) Always. The total score on the scale ranges from 9 to 45, and as the total score increases, the level of awareness regarding breastfeeding also increases.
Time frame
One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.2
Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (BMS)
The scale consists of 24 items and has 5 subscales. There is no total score for the scale. Subscale scores are calculated by taking the average of the subscale item scores. As the score on a subscale increases, the motivation associated with that subscale also increases. For multiparous mothers, the scale consists of 24 items and six factors, while for primiparous mothers, it consists of 23 items and five subfactors. The 24-item scale can be used for both multiparous and primiparous mothers.
Time frame
One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.3
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form)
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale, with responses rated as follows: 1 = "Not at all confident," 2 = "Not very confident," 3 = "Sometimes confident," 4 = "Confident," and 5 = "Very confident." The minimum score on the scale is 14, and the maximum is 70. A higher score indicates higher breastfeeding self-efficacy. The short form of the scale is easy to administer and accurately assesses self-efficacy.
Time frame
One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.Secondary outcomes
1
Inadequate Breastfeeding Perception Scale
It is a measure used to assess breastfeeding mothers' perceptions of insufficient milk supply. The first question asks the mother about her belief regarding whether she is feeding her baby sufficiently. The mother answers this question with "yes" or "no." The other questions on the scale are designed to measure the perception of milk insufficiency. Mothers are asked to rate these questions on a scale of 0 to 10. A score of "0" indicates that the milk is perceived as completely insufficient, while a score of "10" indicates that the milk is perceived as completely sufficient. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 50 can be obtained on the scale. A higher total score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.
Time frame
One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.Locations
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Ordu UniversityRecruiting52200, Merkez, OrduTurkey (Türkiye)
Sponsors and contacts
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Dilek Kucuk Alemdar
Lead sponsor
Ordu University
Sponsor institution
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