Impact of Fathers' Breastfeeding Education via Whatsapp
The Effect of Breastfeeding Education Given to Fathers Via Whatsapp Messaging Application in the Postpartum Period on Breastfeeding
This study tests if teaching fathers about breastfeeding through WhatsApp can help them support their partners better during the postpartum period.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT05937139 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of breastfeeding education provided to fathers through the Whatsapp messaging application during the postpartum period. The study will compare the breastfeeding support scores of fathers who receive this training with those who do not. By focusing on the role of fathers in supporting breastfeeding, the trial seeks to enhance the overall breastfeeding experience for mothers and infants. The intervention is designed to address the knowledge gap among fathers regarding their supportive role in breastfeeding.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are fathers of newborns who are being breastfed and who live with the mother in the same household.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those whose infants cannot breastfeed or who do not have access to the necessary technology for participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve breastfeeding rates and support for new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using Whatsapp for education is novel, studies have shown that increased support from fathers can positively influence breastfeeding outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Follow-up of the mother in the postpartum clinic of the hospital * Feeding the baby with breast milk * Being an only baby, being at a gestational age of 37 weeks and above, weighing 2500 g and over, not having a congenital disease * The mother does not have any health problems that may prevent breastfeeding * The mother and father do not have any barriers to filling out the questionnaire. * Literacy of mother and father * Availability of a phone and internet where messages can be read * Mother and father living in the same house Exclusion Criteria: * The baby's inability to get breast milk * Fathers or mothers have a disability in completing the questionnaire. * Lack of a phone and internet where messages can be read * Parents living in separate places
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: zeynep ölçer — Ankara Medipol University
- Study coordinator: zeynep ölçer
- Email: zeynepolcer6@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 312 444 20 10
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.