Effects of Individualized Immediate Postnatal Counselling on Exclusive Breast Feeding

NCT06564922 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: BuleHoraU
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 221
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Breastfeeding is crucial for the health of both mothers and infants, promoting healthier populations and reducing long-term healthcare costs. To maximize these benefits, education, support, and effective policies are essential. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of immediate postpartum counseling on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding rates in the pastoralist areas of Oromia, Ethiopia. Hypothesis: Individualized immediate postnatal counselling improve exclusive breastfeeding practice.

Conditions

Breast Feeding; Counselling

Keywords

Breast feeding; Early initiation of breast feeding; Exclusive breast feeding; Immediate counselling; Randomized controlled trial; Oromia; Ethiopia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Early initiation of breastfeeding

  Mothers will be asked about their infant breastfeeding practices, specifically regarding the early initiation of breastfeeding. The practice of early infant breastfeeding initiation will be determined using the operational definition of those who started breastfeeding within one hour after birth, while those who did not initiate breastfeeding within the first hour will be categorized accordingly.

  up to 1month

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Breastfeeding frequency

  up to 1 month

• Mother knowledge and attitude

  up to 1 month

Study Arms (2)

Postnatal Counselling on Exclusive Breast Feeding

EXPERIMENTAL

Counseling on exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) emphasizes starting within the first hour after birth and maintaining it for six months. It covers feeding frequency, proper positioning, and attachment techniques to enhance breastfeeding effectiveness. Benefits include reduced neonatal infections and lower maternal disease risks. The counseling warns against mixed feeding, which can lead to increased infection susceptibility and malnutrition. It also highlights postpartum danger signs in newborns, such as fever and irritability, encouraging early medical intervention. This comprehensive approach aims to empower mothers with knowledge, promoting healthier breastfeeding practices and improving outcomes for both mother and child.

Other: Counselling

Individualized Immediate Postnatal Counselling on Exclusive Breast Feeding

NO INTERVENTION

Usual counselling will be given.

Interventions

Counselling OTHER

Counselling was given for treatment group.

Postnatal Counselling on Exclusive Breast Feeding

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 37 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Gave birth by spontaneous vaginal delivery
• Residents of either Yabelo or Bule Hora town hospital

You may not qualify if:

• Seriously ill and planned to move during the study period
• Stillbirth
• Neonatal death
• Gave birth cesarean delivery

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bule Hora University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bule Hora and Yabelo Hospital

Bulē, Oromiya, Ethiopia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Interventions

Counseling

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Health Services; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Community Health Services; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

• Belda N Beyene, MSc

  Bule Hora University, Ethiopia

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The intervention will be single-blinded. The outcome assessors will be masked.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SEQUENTIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Model Details: The study will have two arms, i.e., intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive immediate postnatal breastfeeding counselling and control group will receive routine care.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 12, 2024
• First Posted: August 21, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: April 30, 2023
• Study Completion: May 1, 2023
• Last Updated: August 21, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ET (1)