DİGİTAL STORYTELLİNG AND BREASTFEEDİNG EDUCATİON

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education provided using the digital storytelling method on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 216 postpartum women participated in the study, including 108 women in the intervention group and 108 women in the control group. The intervention group received breastfeeding education based on the digital storytelling method, while the control group received routine breastfeeding education provided in the hospital. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention.

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Key information

Conditions

Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Adherence Interventions Behavior Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Feeding Behavior Health Behavior Health Education Medication Adherence Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Postpartum Women Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Breastfeeding is one of the most important factors affecting maternal and infant health. Educational interventions may improve breastfeeding outcomes by increasing mothers' confidence and knowledge regarding breastfeeding practices. Digital storytelling is an innovative educational approach that combines visual, audio, and narrative elements to improve learning experiences.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of digital storytelling-based breastfeeding education on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success among postpartum women. The study was carried out between September 2024 and December 2025 in the postpartum unit of Etlik City Hospital. Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving digital storytelling-based breastfeeding education or a control group receiving standard breastfeeding education.

Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the development of innovative breastfeeding education strategies and support evidence-based maternal health practices.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Women aged 18 years and older
Postpartum women
Able to communicate in Turkish
Literate
Healthy mother and healthy newborn
Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Refusal to participate in the study
Mothers with conditions preventing breastfeeding
Mothers with severe maternal or neonatal complications
Communication problems preventing participation

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

Time frame: Within 24 hours after breastfeeding education

Measured using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form.

Secondary outcomes

Breastfeeding Success

Time frame: 5 and 12 hours after breastfeeding education

Measured using the Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION DELIVERED USING DIGITAL STORYTELLING METHODS ON MOTHERS' BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS AND BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jun 18, 2026
Registry last updated: Jun 18, 2026

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