Determination of the effect of simulation-based and booklet-based training on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding problems: a randomized controlled study
Nutrition, cilt.150, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 150
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.nut.2026.113307
- Dergi Adı: Nutrition
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Natural Science Collection (ProQuest), Biological Science Database (ProQuest), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Pharma Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Booklet-based training, Breastfeeding problems, Breastfeeding self-efficacy, Postpartum period, Simulation-based
- Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective To evaluate the effect of training conducted using simulation- and booklet-based training techniques on breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding, and breast-related problems. Methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted between July and December 2023 in obstetric outpatient clinics with women receiving antenatal care (control group: 22, booklet-based training group: 22, and simulation-based training group: 22). A total of five interviews with all participants were conducted. The data were collected with a Personal Information Form, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES), and the Breastfeeding Experience Scale (BES). Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS software using descriptive statistics, chi-square, Kruskal Wallis test, and Bonferroni correction test. Results In the study, the groups were homogeneous in terms of obstetric and birth-related characteristics ( P > 0.05). The total BSES scale scores of the women in the booklet-based and simulation-based groups were higher than those in the control group in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th interviews after the training (η² = 0.292; 0.543; 0.640; and 0.682 according to the times). The mean BES scale scores of the women in the booklet-based and simulation-based groups were lower than those of the women in the control group in the 4th and 5th interviews postpartum after the training given (η² = 0.368; 0.508 according to the times). Conclusion Booklet- and simulation-based breastfeeding training given starting from the antenatal period was effective in increasing breastfeeding self-efficacy, as well as in identifying and solving postpartum problems at an early stage.