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NCT Number: NCT06862661

Enhancing Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Filipino Mothers: Assessing the Impact of the LactApp m-Health Tool

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LactApp in improving breastfeeding self-efficacy among Filipino mothers.

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Key information

Conditions

Breastfeeding Education

Age range

16 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Angeles University Foundation, Mac Arthur Highway

Angeles City, Pampanga, 2009, Philippines

About this study

Breastfeeding is crucial for maternal and child health, but Filipino mothers face significant challenges, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited access to traditional breastfeeding support. This study proposes evaluating the LactApp mobile application as a tool to enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy among Filipino mothers and improve nursing education.

The study's objectives include assessing LactApp's effectiveness in boosting mothers' confidence in breastfeeding and identifying gaps in nursing students' breastfeeding education. A mixed-methods approach will be used, combining quantitative assessments (via the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form) and qualitative focus group discussions with mothers and nursing students. The study will also analyze user engagement and common breastfeeding queries to tailor educational content.

Expected outcomes include empowering nursing students with better breastfeeding knowledge, improving maternal support, and integrating digital tools like LactApp into nursing curricula. Ultimately, the study aims to enhance breastfeeding outcomes for Filipino mothers and contribute to improved maternal and child health in the community.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Females aged 16-45, including those who are pregnant or have recently given birth (within the last 12 months).
  • Females who are currently seeking breastfeeding support and are open to using the LactApp tool.
  • Females who are willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Females who are not intending to breastfeed.
  • Females with significant health issues that may impair their ability to use the LactApp tool or participate in the study.
  • Females who are not fluent in the language in which the LactApp tool is provided, making it difficult for them to engage with the content.

Treatment and study plan

Daily Tips and Advice on the use of LactApp m-health tool throughout the breastfeeding journey.

Other

A tool to track breastfeeding frequency, duration, and baby's weight and offers access to a community forum for peer support along with direct consultations with lactation experts.

Other names: Tracking Tool.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in breastfeeding self-efficacy

    Time frame: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 3 months

    The primary outcome of this study is the enhancement of breastfeeding self-efficacy among Filipino mothers following the use of the LactApp mobile Health tool. This outcome is measured using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), a validated tool designed to assess a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed. The BSES-SF consists of 14 items, each scored on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 ("Not at all confident") to 5 ("Always confident"). The total score ranges from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. This scale is widely used in maternal health research to evaluate interventions aimed at improving breastfeeding outcomes.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Maternal Confidence in Breastfeeding

    Time frame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.

    Assesses mothers' self-reported confidence in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews.

  2. Decision-Making in Breastfeeding Practices

    Time frame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.

    Evaluates the factors influencing mothers' feeding decisions, including the role of informational support provided by LactApp. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews.

  3. Sense of Empowerment

    Time frame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.

    Assess the extent to which breastfeeding contributes to mothers' feelings of autonomy and overall empowerment in managing their infant's feeding. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews.

  4. Identification of Barriers

    Time frame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.

    Identifies potential barriers to effective use of the LactApp, including issues related to digital literacy and accessibility, which may impact breastfeeding self-efficacy. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Angeles University Foundation

Other

Registry information

Acronym: A Mixed-Method

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Mar 6, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 6, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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