Evaluation of the Effects of Simulation Based Breastfeeding Training on Women' Breastfeeding Success, Breastfeeding Self Efficacy, Breastfeeding Attitude and Knowledge
Evaluation of the Effects of Simulation Based Breastfeeding Training on Women' Breastfeeding Success, Breastfeeding Self Efficacy, Breastfeeding Attitude and Knowledge
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study conducted to determine the effect of applied breastfeeding training given through Lactation Simulation Model (LSM) in antenatal period on the success of women in breastfeeding, their self-efficacy perception regarding breastfeeding and their attitude towards and knowledge of breastfeeding.
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study conducted to determine the effect of applied breastfeeding training given through Lactation Simulation Model (LSM) in antenatal period on the success of women in breastfeeding, their self-efficacy perception regarding breastfeeding and their attitude towards and knowledge of breastfeeding. The research was carried out with the participation of two groups. In this context, applied breastfeeding training with LSM was given to pregnant women in the intervention group (simulation training group, n=64) during antenatal period, and standard training-video training under the hospital protocol (video training group, n = 64) was provided to pregnant women in the control group. Then, breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self efficacy, attitude and knowledge levels regarding breastfeeding were evaluated in the postnatal period. The data of the research were collected through Participant Description Questionnaire, LATCH Assessment Tool, Breastfeeding Attitude and Knowledge Questionnaire, Breastfeeding Self efficacy Scale and Postnatal Period Follow-up Questionnaire. In addition, LSM was employed in the implementation for the simulation training group. Research data were analyzed by using SPSS 23.0 statistics program.
Inclusion Criteria:
32-36 between gestational weeks Primigravida No systemic/chronic disease Planning to breastfeed Who has not received a planned breastfeeding training before Can speak and understand Turkish Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study were included.
Exclusion Criteria:
Breastfeeding contraindications Having a high-risk pregnancy Preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation) Having a health condition that prevents breastfeeding in the newborn after birth Having mental disability and serious mental disorder Women with multiple pregnancies were excluded from the study.