RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07371845

Effect of Teach-Back Education on Breastfeeding and Bonding in Mothers of Preterm Infants

The Effect of Teach-Back Education Given to Mothers of Preterm Infants on Breastfeeding Success and Mother-Infant Bonding: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Ataturk University

Enrollment

102 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Feeding Premature

Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study is to contribute to the standardization of nursing interventions for premature mothers and to establish a scientific basis for breastfeeding education models in our country. It also aims to evaluate the effects of the following: digital privacy literacy, children's autonomy, decision-making ability, and privacy awareness. The hypotheses of the study are as follows: H₁: Mothers who received Teach-Back training have a higher level of breastfeeding self-efficacy. H₂: Mothers who received Teach-Back training have a higher level of mother-infant bonding. H₀: There is no significant difference between the groups.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria9

Being 18 years of age or older,
Having a baby born before the 37th week of gestation (being a mother of a premature baby),
Being able to read and understand Turkish,
Having actually started breastfeeding,
Having no hearing, visual, or cognitive communication impairment,
Not having a diagnosed serious psychiatric illness (major depression, anxiety disorder, etc.),
The baby not being in a serious clinical condition, not under palliative care or intensive life support,
Not participating in another breastfeeding education or counseling program at the same time,
Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTeach-Back Education

A structured teach-back education program is provided to mothers of preterm infants to improve breastfeeding practices and enhance mother-infant bonding. Mothers are asked to repeat and demonstrate the information to confirm understanding.