The Effect of Simulation-based Breastfeeding Education on Breastfeeding Self-efficacy and Breastfeeding Problems

Determining the Effect of Simulation-based Breastfeeding Education on Breastfeeding Self-efficacy and Breastfeeding Problems: A Randomized Controlled Study

In the literature, there are studies conducted to determine the effect of simulation-based and different training techniques models given in the prenatal period on postpartum breastfeeding self-efficacy. However, no study was found that evaluated the effects of simulation-based and different training techniques given in the prenatal period on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding problems. Therefore, this study was planned to determine the effect of simulation-based breastfeeding education on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding problems in the prenatal period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnants between32nd-36th gestational weeks,
• Primigravida,
• Planning to breastfeed,
• Can speak and understand Turkish,
• Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Breastfeeding contraindications,

  • Having a risky pregnancy, Having received a planned breastfeeding training before,
  • Premature birth (before 37th weeks of gestation),

• Having a systemic/chronic disease