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NCT Number: NCT06317974

The Effect of Breastfeeding Education on Breast Milk Perception and Self-Efficacy in the Pregnancy Health Belief Model

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education based on the Health Belief Model during the antenatal period on couples' perception and self-efficacy regarding breast milk.

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Key information

Conditions

Breastfeeding Education Behavior Breast Feeding Feeding Behavior

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Introduction: It is known that breast milk is crucial for newborns and infants. The Health Belief Model has been widely used in recent years to improve and promote health behaviors.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education based on the Health Belief Model during the antenatal period on couples' perception and self-efficacy regarding breast milk.

Method: This randomized controlled study was conducted between June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, at the Dr. Selahattin Cizrelioğlu State Hospital in Şırnak. A total of 220 participants, including 110 couples who met the inclusion criteria, were randomly assigned to an intervention group (55 couples) and a control group (55 couples). Data were collected using a "Participant Information Form" for socio-demographic and obstetric information, the "Adults' Perception of Breast Milk Scale" for assessing perception related to breast milk, the "Pregnancy Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale- Short Form" for evaluating mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy during the antenatal period, and the "Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale" for assessing fathers' breastfeeding self-efficacy during the pregnancy period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Those aged 18 and over
  • Living in the same house with his/her spouse
  • Able to speak and understand Turkish
  • In the 27th week of pregnancy and above
  • Having a first pregnancy
  • Using a phone
  • Couples willing to participate in the research

Exclusion criteria

  • multiparous
  • Receiving psychiatric or neurological treatment that affects cooperation and cognitive functions

Treatment and study plan

Breastfeeding education based on the Health Belief model

Behavioral

Training was given face to face with the participant, lasting approximately 40 minutes. One week after the training presentation, three short messages about the training were sent to the couples (both the pregnant woman and her partner) every other day. Two weeks after the training was given, a phone call was made for feedback. Post-test data were taken four weeks later.

Primary outcomes

  1. Mothers' and fathers' perception of breast milk, assessed using the Adults' Breast Milk Perception Scale.

    Time frame: 30 days

    In this study, it was determined that breastfeeding education given based on the health belief model in the last trimester of pregnancy increased the breast milk perception levels of expectant mothers and fathers.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Breastfeeding self-efficacy of mothers evaluated using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form during Pregnancy

    Time frame: 30 days

    In this study, it was determined that breastfeeding education given in the pregnancy health belief model increased pregnant women's breastfeeding self-efficacy levels during pregnancy.

Other outcomes

  1. Paternal breastfeeding self-efficacy assessed using the Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale.

    Time frame: 30 days

    In this study, it was determined that breastfeeding education given in the health belief model during pregnancy increased fathers' breastfeeding self-efficacy levels.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Breastfeeding Education Based on the Health Belief Model Given ın the Third Trimester of Pregnancy on Couples Breast Milk Perception and Self-efficacy

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 19, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 19, 2024

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