THE EFFECT OF WEB-BASED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELING

November 25, 2023 updated by: Ayşe Gül KOCA, Mersin University

THE EFFECT OF WEB-BASED BREASTFEEDING COUNSELING GIVEN TO MOTHERS ON FULL BREASTFEEDING AND BREASTFEEDING MOTIVATION AND PROBLEMS

This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of Web-Based Breastfeeding Counseling given to mothers on breastfeeding exclusively with breast milk in the first 6 months, breastfeeding motivation and breastfeeding problems.The main hypotheses it aims to answer are:

  1. The web-based breastfeeding counseling given to the mothers in the experimental group is effective on the breastfeeding only for the first six months.
  2. The web-based breastfeeding counseling given to the mothers in the experimental group is effective on the breastfeeding motivation of the mothers.
  3. The web-based breastfeeding counseling given to the mothers in the experimental group is effective on the breastfeeding problems of the mothers.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In the study, 66 mother will randomly assigned to web-based breastfeeding counseling/experimental group and control group. To the web-based breastfeeding counseling/experimental group (n =33), during the first 6 months after birth, they will be directed to the web-based breastfeeding consultancy website. On this page, mothers will receive counseling on breastfeeding (written, visual, audio materials and telephone counseling) from birth. On the other hand, no other intervention will be applied to the control group other than routine treatment and midwifery care. The primary outcome of the research is the effect of web-based breastfeeding counseling on the breastfeeding only for the first six months of mothers. The secondary outcome of the study is to determine the effect of web-based breastfeeding counseling on the breastfeeding motivation of the mothers. The tertiary outcome of the study is to determine the effect of web-based breastfeeding counseling on the breastfeeding problems of the mothers.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

66

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Mersin, Turkey, 33343
        • Mersin University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • treated at the relevant hospital
  • who volunteered to participate in the research
  • in the age range of 18-40
  • oriented to place, time and person
  • 37-42 weeks of pregnancy. between the weeks
  • having first pregnancy
  • having a healthy pregnancy
  • Those who do not have any health problems that prevent breastfeeding (HIV, drug use, etc.)
  • who is literate
  • able to use computer or smart phone
  • Those who do not have a communication barrier (not knowing Turkish, mental retardation, etc.)
  • with internet at home

Exclusion Criteria:

  • any health problem that prevents breastfeeding
  • having a baby with any health problem that prevents breastfeeding
  • who have a baby who was taken to the intensive care unit due to postpartum health problems
  • with multiple pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Web-based breastfeeding counseling/experimental group
The web-based breastfeeding counseling/experimental group (n =33) will be given the web-based breastfeeding counseling.
Other: The web-based breastfeeding counseling
To the web-based breastfeeding counseling/experimental group (n =33), during the first 6 months after birth, they will be directed to the web-based breastfeeding consultancy website. On this page, mothers will receive counseling on breastfeeding (written, visual, audio materials and telephone counseling) from birth. In addition, the Web-based breastfeeding counseling/experimental group will fill out data collection forms in the first 24 hours, 1st, 2nd, 4th and 6th months after delivery.
No Intervention: Control group
It will only take routine treatment and midwifery care.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Postpartum Breastfeeding Evaluation and Follow-up Form
Time Frame: Change from before implementation (within the first 24 hours postpartum) and 1st, 2nd, 4rd and 6th months postpartum
In this form, which was created by the researchers to evaluate and monitor postpartum breastfeeding, using the literature, there are questions that evaluate situations such as "the way babies are fed, the status of giving additional nutrients other than breast milk, the mothers' breastfeeding problems, and the mother's desire to continue breastfeeding.
Change from before implementation (within the first 24 hours postpartum) and 1st, 2nd, 4rd and 6th months postpartum

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Breastfeeding Motivation Scale
Time Frame: Change from before implementation (within the first 24 hours postpartum) and 1st, 2nd, 4rd and 6th months postpartum
It was developed by Kestler, Peleg et al (2015) and adapted into Turkish by Mızrak and Özerdoğan (2017). The scale consists of 24 items in total and consists of 5 sub-dimensions: "Integrated regulation" "intrinsic motivation and identified regulation", "introjected regulation - social approval", "introjected regulation - social pressure", and "external regulation - additional benefits".The Cronbach alpha value of the scale was found to be 0.855. Cronbach's alpha values for sub-dimensions vary between (0.846 - 0.670). The scale is in 4-point Likert type, and each item is scored between 1-4 (from 1 = "I strongly disagree" to 4 = "I totally agree"). The scale does not have a total score. The scores of the sub-dimensions are calculated by taking the average of the sub-dimension scores of the scale. As the score obtained from the scale sub-dimension increases, the motivation to breastfeed, which represents that sub-dimension, also increases.
Change from before implementation (within the first 24 hours postpartum) and 1st, 2nd, 4rd and 6th months postpartum
Breastfeeding Problems Assesment Scale
Time Frame: Change from before implementation (within the first 24 hours postpartum) and 1st, 2nd, 4rd and 6th months postpartum
It was developed by Wambach (1990), is a 30-item scale in order to determine the level of the problem experienced ("never happened" (1) to "unbearably happened" (5)). The total score of the scale varies between 18 and 90. A high score indicates that the severity of the problem has increased. The 18 items in the scale include mechanical concerns, process concerns, concerns about milk insufficiency , concerns about the udder and questions related to social concerns. The last 12 items of the scale evaluate whether breastfeeding is continued, whether formula is added, how often formula is given, and what are the breastfeeding difficulties related to the mother's decision to wean in case of early weaning. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scale was performed by Uyanık (2019) and he Cronbach's alpha value of the scale was found to be 0.77 for the sub-dimensions, and between 0.71-0.85.
Change from before implementation (within the first 24 hours postpartum) and 1st, 2nd, 4rd and 6th months postpartum

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Mersin University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Mine YURDAKUL, Doctorate, Mersin University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 25, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

November 25, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 14, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

July 18, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 28, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 25, 2023

Last Verified

November 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Ayse Gul KOCA

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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