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Effect of Mindfulness Based Breastfeeding Education on Mothers' Breastfeeding Parameters

Turkey (Türkiye)61 participantsStarted 2024-08-08

Plain-language summary

Pregnant women followed at the Tece Family Health Center were contacted via telephone and informed about the study. Pregnant women who expressed interest in participating were assessed according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria using the "Eligibility Assessment Form" prepared by the researcher. Those who met the research criteria were randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control group. Before starting the Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Education, all participants in both groups were asked to complete the Informed Consent Form, the Pregnant Women's Descriptive Characteristics Form, and the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. The Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Education was delivered to the pregnant women in the intervention group by the researcher, both face-to-face and online, on predetermined days and times. The training was supported with visual presentations, videos, and models prepared by the researcher to make the content more memorable and easier to understand. After the final session of the six-week training program, the participants completed the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Mothers were asked to inform the researcher when they gave birth. In the 1st and 8th weeks postpartum, the following were administered: Postpartum Mother-Infant Descriptive Form, Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, and Mindful Breastfeeding Scale. No intervention was applied to the pregnant women in the control group. Six weeks after the first administration of the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, the same scale was administered again. Mothers were asked to notify the researcher when they gave birth. In the 1st and 8th weeks postpartum, the following forms and scales were administered: Postpartum Mother-Infant Descriptive Form, Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, and Mindful Breastfeeding Scale. In order to eliminate any potential ethical concerns related to the control group, breastfeeding education was provided to the mothers in the control group after the data collection process had been completed.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: For pregnant women: * Who are 18 years or older, * Who are literate, * Who are in their 24th to 28th week of pregnancy, * Who are expecting a singleton pregnancy, * Who are willing to participate in the study, * Whose breastfeeding self-efficacy score is below 57, * Who agree to home visits postpartum for interviews, * Who do not have any health issues that would prevent breastfeeding, * Who do not have any communication barriers. Exclusion Criteria: For pregnant women who: * Are under 18 years old, * Are illiterate, * Have a gestational age less than 24 weeks or greater than 28 weeks, * Have a multiple pregnancy, * Do not wish to breastfeed, * Have any health issues that would prevent breastfeeding (such as mastectomy, medication use, HIV, etc.), * Do not speak Turkish, * Have any psychiatric issues, * Have a breastfeeding self-efficacy score higher than 57, * Cannot attend more than two sessions for any reason during the study period, * Are illiterate, * Do not sign the Informed Consent Form, * Do not agree to home visits postpartum for interviews.

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?

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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

Breastfeeding evaluated using the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

Timeframe: during pregnancy, when the study was started and 6 weeks later

Breastfeeding evaluated using the Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

Timeframe: Change from postpartum 1st and 8th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06971302

SponsorMersin University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-25

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