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Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program

14 de agosto de 2026 atualizado 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.

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Concluído

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Descrição detalhada

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 estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Real)

98

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Locais de estudo

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

Critérios de participação

Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.

Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

  • Adulto
  • Adulto mais velho

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Sim

Descrição

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

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Cuidados de suporte
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
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 Ativo: 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.

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Change in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Score
Prazo: 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 resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Change in Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale Score
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Real)

12 de fevereiro de 2026

Conclusão Primária (Real)

28 de julho de 2026

Conclusão do estudo (Real)

28 de julho de 2026

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

14 de agosto de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

14 de agosto de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

19 de agosto de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

19 de agosto de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

14 de agosto de 2026

Última verificação

1 de agosto de 2026

Mais Informações

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Outros números de identificação do estudo

  • SYO.26.04 (Número de outro subsídio/financiamento: Fırat University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit)

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

Planeja compartilhar dados de participantes individuais (IPD)?

SIM

Descrição do plano 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.

Prazo de Compartilhamento de IPD

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

Critérios de acesso de compartilhamento 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.

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