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Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program

14 août 2026 mis à jour par: 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.

Aperçu de l'étude

Statut

Complété

Les conditions

Intervention / Traitement

Description détaillée

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.

Type d'étude

Interventionnel

Inscription (Réel)

98

Phase

  • N'est pas applicable

Contacts et emplacements

Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.

Lieux d'étude

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

Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

  • Adulte
  • Adulte plus âgé

Accepte les volontaires sains

Oui

La description

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 d'étude

Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.

Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

  • Objectif principal: Soins de soutien
  • Répartition: Randomisé
  • Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
  • Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)

Armes et Interventions

Groupe de participants / Bras
Intervention / Traitement
Expérimental: 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.
Comportemental: Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program
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.
Comportemental: Routine Postpartum Care
Routine postpartum care and standard discharge education were provided according to the hospital's usual clinical practice.
Comparateur actif: 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.
Comportemental: Routine Postpartum Care
Routine postpartum care and standard discharge education were provided according to the hospital's usual clinical practice.

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Change in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Score
Délai: 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

Mesures de résultats secondaires

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Change in Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale Score
Délai: 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
Délai: 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
Délai: 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

Collaborateurs et enquêteurs

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Serap Öner

Collaborateurs

Firat University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit

Dates d'enregistrement des études

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Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude (Réel)

12 février 2026

Achèvement primaire (Réel)

28 juillet 2026

Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)

28 juillet 2026

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

14 août 2026

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

14 août 2026

Première publication (Réel)

19 août 2026

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)

19 août 2026

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

14 août 2026

Dernière vérification

1 août 2026

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Mots clés

Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires

Autres numéros d'identification d'étude

  • SYO.26.04 (Autre subvention/numéro de financement: Fırat University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit)

Plan pour les données individuelles des participants (IPD)

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Description du régime 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.

Délai de partage IPD

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

Critères d'accès au partage 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.

Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude

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Non

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Non

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