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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
78
No intervention
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGThe mean postpartum maternal anxiety level (mean ± SD)
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.
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
The mean breastfeeding self-efficacy level
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.
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-Newborn weight (g)
Newborn weight (g) was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-Hypoglycemia of the newborn
Hypoglycemia of the newborn was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery.
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-Need for phototherapy
The need for phototherapy was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-Respiratory morbidity
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Respiratory morbidity was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-illness requiring hospitalization
Illness requiring hospitalization was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-Food intake other than breast milk
Food intake other than breast milk was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Neonatal outcomes-Neonatal death
Neonatal death was evaluated using the Follow-up Form at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery
Time frame: at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after delivery