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The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effects of a client health behavior interaction model-based breastfeeding support program on breastfeeding self-efficacy, attitudes, and problems in primipara mothers. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Participants will:
There is a comparison group:
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Study Title:
The Effect of an Interaction Model of a Client Health Behavior-Based Breastfeeding Support Program on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Attitudes, and Problems in Primiparous Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective:
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the impact of a breastfeeding support program, based on a client health behavior interaction model, on the breastfeeding self-efficacy, attitudes, and problems of first-time mothers.
Background:
Breastfeeding is recognized as the gold standard for infant nutrition, offering numerous health benefits to both infants and mothers. Despite its benefits, breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal globally, with many mothers encountering challenges that hinder breastfeeding practices. Innovative support programs are necessary to enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy and improve attitudes towards breastfeeding, especially among primipara mothers.
Study Design:
This study is a randomized controlled trial with a pretest-posttest design. The study will be conducted at Family Health Centers in Denizli, Turkey, from September 2024 to December 2026.
Population:
The study will include primipara mothers who are between 32 and 40 weeks of gestation at the time of recruitment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group.
Intervention:
The intervention group will receive a structured breastfeeding support program based on the Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior (IMCHB). This program includes:
Control Group:
The control group will receive the standard care provided at Family Health Centers, which includes routine breastfeeding education and support, without the additional structured program.
Data Collection:
Data will be collected at multiple time points:
Key Components of the Intervention:
Support Tools: Use of mobile communication (WhatsApp) to provide additional support and ensure accessibility.
Outcomes:
The primary outcomes include changes in breastfeeding self-efficacy and attitudes, as measured by validated scales. Secondary outcomes involve the frequency and nature of breastfeeding problems reported by participants.
Hypotheses:
Statistical Analysis:
Data will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive statistics will summarize the demographic data. Comparative analyses (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA) will be conducted to evaluate differences between the intervention and control groups. Longitudinal data will be analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA to assess changes over time.
Ethical Considerations:
The study has received approval from the Pamukkale University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee. Informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Confidentiality and data security measures will be strictly followed throughout the study.
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