Mobile application to support breastfeeding for new mothers
Development of 'My Breastfeeding Guide' Mobile Nursing Application and Its Effect on Breastfeeding Process, Self-Efficacy, Infant Nutrition and Attachment
NA · Eastern Mediterranean University · NCT05901298
This study is testing a new mobile app designed to help new mothers with breastfeeding to see if it improves their confidence and bonding with their babies compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 88 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Eastern Mediterranean University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Famagusta) |
| Trial ID | NCT05901298 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to develop the 'My Breastfeeding Guide' mobile nursing application, which is based on established theories of breastfeeding self-efficacy and health promotion. The study will assess the app's impact on postpartum breastfeeding practices, self-efficacy, infant feeding attitudes, and maternal-newborn attachment through a randomized controlled experimental design. Pregnant women in their third trimester will be recruited from two hospitals in Famagusta, with participants divided into an intervention group using the app and a control group receiving standard care. The study will track outcomes over time to evaluate the effectiveness of the mobile application.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and over, in their last trimester of a singleton pregnancy, with access to a smartphone and the internet.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, not in the last trimester, or do not speak Turkish may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this application could enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy and improve maternal-infant attachment for new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with mobile applications aimed at improving breastfeeding practices, suggesting this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 and over, * Women who are in the last trimester of pregnancy (32nd gestational week and above), * Women with singleton pregnancy, * Women who do not have any health problems that may prevent breastfeeding, * Women with smartphones with Android and iOS operating systems, * Women who can access the Internet, * There will be women who do not have literacy problems, mental disabilities and communication problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Women under 18 years of age, * Women who are under the last trimester of pregnancy (32nd week of pregnancy), * Women who do not speak Turkish, * Women who own a smartphone with an operating system other than Android and iOS.
Where this trial is running
Famagusta
- Eastern Mediterranean University — Famagusta, Cyprus (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emine Temizkan Sekizler
- Email: emine.temizkan@emu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 533 877 34 62
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.
Conditions: Self Efficacy, Breast Feeding, Attachment, Breastfeeding, Nurse, Mobile application, Self-efficiency