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Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program

14 de agosto de 2026 actualizado por: Serap Öner

Effectiveness of a Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Sleep Quality, and Maternal Attachment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a structured, midwife-led home-based postpartum follow-up program could improve breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum sleep quality, and maternal attachment among postpartum women. A total of 98 women were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group. In addition to routine postpartum care, women in the intervention group received an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. Women in the control group received routine postpartum care. Breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum sleep quality, and maternal attachment were assessed at baseline and at six weeks postpartum.

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Terminado

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Descripción detallada

This study was designed as a parallel-group randomized controlled trial conducted among postpartum women at Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital in Türkiye. Participants were enrolled during the first 48 hours after birth and randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to an intervention group or a control group. Randomization was stratified according to mode of birth, and allocation concealment was maintained using sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes.

Women assigned to the intervention group received a structured, midwife-led postpartum follow-up program in addition to routine care. The program included an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. The pre-discharge session addressed breastfeeding techniques, positioning and attachment, management of common breastfeeding problems, postpartum self-care, sleep hygiene, maternal-infant interaction, and available sources of support. During the home visit, breastfeeding practices and postpartum needs were assessed, individualized counselling was provided, and identified problems were addressed. Telephone follow-up was used to reinforce previous education, assess ongoing concerns, and provide additional counselling when needed.

Women assigned to the control group received the routine postpartum care and discharge education provided by the hospital. They did not receive the structured home visit or telephone follow-up program during the study period.

The principal outcome was breastfeeding self-efficacy. Secondary outcomes included postpartum sleep quality and maternal attachment. Outcomes were assessed at baseline during the first 48 hours postpartum and again at six weeks postpartum using validated self-report instruments.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Actual)

98

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Ubicaciones de estudio

    • Elâzığ
      • Elazig, Turkey, Elâzığ, Turquía (Türkiye), 23280
        • Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto
  • Adulto Mayor

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

Sí

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 18 years or older Delivered a singleton live-born infant at term (37 weeks of gestation or later) Intended to breastfeed Able to communicate in Turkish Provided written informed consent Both the mother and infant were medically stable and eligible for discharge following routine postpartum care

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A maternal or infant medical condition contraindicating breastfeeding A severe maternal or infant complication requiring prolonged hospitalization or intensive care A diagnosed maternal psychiatric disorder that could interfere with participation Inability to participate in the scheduled follow-up procedures

Plan de estudios

Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.

¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Cuidados de apoyo
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Structured Midwife-Led Postpartum Follow-up Program
Participants received routine postpartum care plus a structured, midwife-led follow-up program consisting of an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week.
The program included a 15-minute individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit of approximately 30 minutes during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. The program addressed breastfeeding technique, positioning and attachment, management of breastfeeding problems, postpartum self-care, sleep hygiene, maternal-infant interaction, and individualized problem-solving.
Routine postpartum care and standard discharge education were provided according to the hospital's usual clinical practice.
Comparador activo: Routine Postpartum Care
Participants received the routine postpartum care and discharge education provided by the hospital. They did not receive the structured home visit or telephone follow-up program during the study period.
Routine postpartum care and standard discharge education were provided according to the hospital's usual clinical practice.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Change in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Score
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Breastfeeding self-efficacy was assessed using the 33-item Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Each item is scored from 1 to 5, producing a total score ranging from 33 to 165. Higher scores indicate greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. Change from baseline to six weeks postpartum was evaluated.
Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Change in Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale Score
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Postpartum sleep quality was assessed using the 14-item Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating poorer postpartum sleep quality. Change from baseline to six weeks postpartum was evaluated.
Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Change in Maternal Attachment Inventory Score
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Maternal attachment was assessed using the 26-item Maternal Attachment Inventory. Each item is scored from 1 to 4, producing a total score ranging from 26 to 104. Higher scores indicate stronger maternal attachment. Change from baseline to six weeks postpartum was evaluated.
Baseline (within 48 hours postpartum) and six weeks postpartum
Exclusive Breastfeeding Status
Periodo de tiempo: Six weeks postpartum
Exclusive breastfeeding status was assessed based on infant feeding during the preceding 24 hours. Infants receiving only breast milk, with no other food or liquid except medicines, vitamins, or minerals, were classified as exclusively breastfed. The outcome was recorded as yes or no.
Six weeks postpartum

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Colaboradores

Fechas de registro del estudio

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Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

12 de febrero de 2026

Finalización primaria (Actual)

28 de julio de 2026

Finalización del estudio (Actual)

28 de julio de 2026

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

14 de agosto de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

14 de agosto de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

19 de agosto de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

19 de agosto de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

14 de agosto de 2026

Última verificación

1 de agosto de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Términos MeSH relevantes adicionales

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • SYO.26.04 (Otro número de subvención/financiamiento: Fırat University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit)

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

SÍ

Descripción del plan IPD

De-identified individual participant data underlying the findings reported in this article will be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Data will be shared subject to ethical and confidentiality considerations.

Marco de tiempo para compartir IPD

Beginning after publication of the study results, with no predetermined end date.

Criterios de acceso compartido de IPD

Researchers who submit a methodologically sound proposal may request access by contacting the corresponding author. Requests will be evaluated in accordance with participant confidentiality and the conditions of the ethics approval.

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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