It is a randomized controlled prospective study. The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of breastfeeding education and support program based on Human Caring Theory (HCT) on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy, duration and definitions, and their satisfaction with this process. As a result, Human Caring Theory based breastfeeding education program improved breastfeeding self-efficacy, duration and exclusive breastfeeding.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 38 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primiparous women with 28-34 weeks of pregnancy able to speak and understand Turkish without any communication barrier were
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having some (a) maternal problems (mastectomy, mastitis and drug use, psychiatric diseases, etc.),or (b) infant problems(cleft palate, chromosomal anomalies, neurological diseases that will adversely affect breastfeeding, etc.) were determined as exclusion criteria.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
BREASTFEEDİNG SELF-EFFİCACY
Timeframe: Change from breastfeeding self-efficacy at 6 months
2
BREASTFEEDİNG DURATION
Timeframe: Change from breastfeeding duration at 6 months
3
THE BABY FEEDİNG DEFİNİTİON FORM
Timeframe: Change from the babies breastfeeding definition at 6 months