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NCT Number: NCT06628960

Effect of Su Jok Therapy on Breastfeeding

There are many alternative methods to increase breast milk. In the literature, studies on Su Jok therapy applications are limited and no studies on increasing breast milk have been found. In Korean language, 'Su' means hand and 'Jok' means foot. Su Jok therapy is defined as a modern acupressure/acupuncture interpretation that utilises the body's independent communication systems on the hands and feet by applying various techniques such as massage, moxa (heating), needles, magnets and seeds to the reflection points on the hands and feet. Su Jok is an integrated therapy that incorporates many tried and trusted methods of oriental medicine

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Key information

Conditions

Breastfeeding Behavior Breast Feeding Feeding Behavior

Age range

19 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Şanlıurfa training and research hospital

Sanliurfa, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 63000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

AYŞEGÜL KILIÇLI

CONTACT

[email protected]

04143186000

About this study

There are many alternative methods to increase breast milk. In the literature, studies on Su Jok therapy applications are limited and no studies on increasing breast milk have been found. In Korean language, 'Su' means hand and 'Jok' means foot. Su Jok therapy is defined as a modern acupressure/acupuncture interpretation that utilises the body's independent communication systems on the hands and feet by applying various techniques such as massage, moxa (heating), needles, magnets and seeds to the reflection points on the hands and feet. Su Jok is an integrated therapy that incorporates many tried and trusted methods of oriental medicine.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • primiparous women giving birth by caesarean section,
  • women aged 19-35,
  • breastfeeding women

Exclusion criteria

  • those who refused to participate in the research

Treatment and study plan

Su Jok Therapy

Behavioral

Su Jok Therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

    Time frame: pre-test

    It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  2. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

    Time frame: 3rd day after caesarean section

    It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  3. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

    Time frame: 10th day after caesarean section

    It was developed by Dennis (2003). Its Turkish validity and reliability was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale consists of 14 items and is in five-point Likert type. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. A minimum of 14 points and a maximum of 70 points can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  4. Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH

    Time frame: pre-test

    It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  5. Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH

    Time frame: 3rd day after caesarean section

    It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  6. Breastfeeding Charting System: LATCH

    Time frame: 10th day after caesarean section

    It was developed by Jensen et al. (1994). Its Turkish validity and reliability was performed by Yenal and Okumuş (2003). LATCH includes five evaluation criteria and consists of the first letters of the English equivalents of these criteria. In the LATCH Scoring System, 0, 1 or 2 points are given for each criterion. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 10 can be obtained from the scale. All items are positive. The higher the score obtained from the scale, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.

  7. Inadequate Milk Perception Scale

    Time frame: pre-test

    The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

  8. Inadequate Milk Perception Scale

    Time frame: 3rd day after caesarean section

    The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

  9. Inadequate Milk Perception Scale

    Time frame: 10th day after caesarean section

    The scale developed by McCarter-Spaulding and Kearney in 2001 consists of 6 questions to determine inadequate perception of breast milk. The first question questioning whether the mother perceives her milk as sufficient or not is in the form of 'yes' or 'no'. The other 5 questions aim to measure the perception of inadequacy of milk and are scored between 0-10. '0' indicates that milk is perceived as completely inadequate and "10" indicates that milk is perceived as completely adequate. The scale is scored between 0-50. A high score indicates an increased perception of milk sufficiency.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

AYŞEGÜL KILIÇLI, Assisstan. Prof. PhD.

CONTACT

[email protected]

(0436) 212 06 70

aycan şahin, PhD.

CONTACT

[email protected]

(0436) 212 0000

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aysegul Kilicli

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Su Jok Therapy on Breastfeeding Success, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Perception of Insufficient Milk After Caesarean Section in Primiparas

Acronym: Sujok

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Oct 8, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 15, 2024

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