The Effect of Breastfeeding Support Provided Via Video-conferencing
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A randomized control trial was made to examine the effects of breastfeeding support given by the video-conferencing method in the early postpartum period on anxiety, breastfeeding self-efficiency, and newborn outcomes.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Video-conferencing group The mothers in the video-conferencing group were counseled via video-conferencing a total of six times (three times a week, at equal intervals) during the first 2 weeks after birth. Each interview was approximately 15-20 minutes. In video-conferencing sessions, the breastfeeding position, the mother's grasping the breast, the baby's latch-on, and sucking duration were observed. Mothers' questions were answered and solutions were offered for breastfeeding problems (sore nipple, engorgement, etc.). |
Behavioral: Video-conferencing group
No intervention
Other Names:
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| No Intervention: Control group The mothers in the control group were given usual care before discharge and no intervention was made after discharge. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- The mean postpartum maternal anxiety level (mean ± SD) [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
The primary outcome of this study was the mean postpartum maternal anxiety level (mean ± SD) of the mothers at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery. Maternal anxiety level was assessed using the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale. The scale comprises 51 items and 4 sub-dimensions. It means that those who score 73 and below on the scale have low postpartum anxiety levels, those who score between 74 and 100 have a medium level, and those who score 101 and above have a high level of anxiety.
- The mean breastfeeding self-efficacy level [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
The other main outcome of the study was the mean breastfeeding self-efficacy level (mean ± SD) measured with the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form. The scale is likert type and a total score between 14 and 70 is taken from the scale. The higher the score, the higher the breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Neonatal outcomes-Newborn weight (g) [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
Newborn weight (g) was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
- Neonatal outcomes-Hypoglycemia of the newborn [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
Hypoglycemia of the newborn was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery.
- Neonatal outcomes-Need for phototherapy [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
The need for phototherapy was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
- Neonatal outcomes-Respiratory morbidity [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
Respiratory morbidity was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
- Neonatal outcomes-illness requiring hospitalization [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
Illness requiring hospitalization was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
- Neonatal outcomes-Food intake other than breast milk [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
Food intake other than breast milk was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
- Neonatal outcomes-Neonatal death [at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery]
Neonatal death was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Infants;
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Born between 37 and 42 weeks
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Without severe congenital anomalies
Mothers;
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A single live birth
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Were 18 years of age or over
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At least primary school graduate
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Did not have a disease that prevents breastfeeding
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Had internet access at home or on the phone
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Could speak and understand the Turkish language.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Situations that cause separation of mother and baby
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Hospitalization of the baby in intensive care
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Inability to answer 3 calls in a video call
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They were determined as those who could not be reached during the home visit for the first and second follow
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University | Kahramanmaras | Kahramanmaraş | Turkey | 4600 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Betül Bay, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Breastfeeding Support