It is crucial to prepare adolescent mothers-who represent a vulnerable group where the importance of breastfeeding is increasingly emphasized-for the breastfeeding process. One potential method for promoting breastfeeding is through web-based education interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a web-based breastfeeding education program, developed by the researchers, on breastfeeding outcomes among adolescent pregnant women in the postpartum period. This randomized controlled study involved a sample of 100 pregnant adolescents, aged 15-19 years, who were in their third trimester of pregnancy. The study commenced after obtaining ethical approval and permissions from the hospital where the research was conducted. A web-based breastfeeding education program was administered to the experimental group. Data were collected using a Socio-Demographic Data Form, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (Antenatal Version), the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (Postnatal Version), and the LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnosis and Assessment Scale. Data collection occurred during the third trimester (pretest) and the 1st and 8th postnatal weeks (posttest).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
90
web based education
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University
Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye)
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
Breastfeeding self-efficacy scale
Breastfeeding self-efficacy scale
Time frame: pre-test post-test (approximately six month)
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