Father-Focused Breastfeeding Education and Breastfeeding Outcomes
FBF-EDU
Effect of a Short Postpartum Father-Focused Breastfeeding Education on Paternal Support Behaviors and Breastfeeding Outcomes at 1, 3, and 6 Months: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
Breastfeeding is recommended as the optimal feeding method for infants during the first six months of life. Support from fathers or partners plays an important role in initiating and maintaining breastfeeding. However, most breastfeeding education programs mainly focus on mothers, and structured education directed to fathers is limited. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a short, structured, father-focused breastfeeding education given shortly after birth on paternal support behaviors and breastfeeding outcomes. Fathers of healthy term newborns will be randomly assigned to receive either a brief breastfeeding support education or routine care. Paternal support behaviors will be assessed using a validated questionnaire, and infant feeding outcomes will be evaluated during follow-up. The results of this study may help improve breastfeeding support strategies by involving fathers more actively in the early postnatal period.
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Started Jan 2026
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 3, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 5, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 14, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 15, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 15, 2026
January 14, 2026
January 1, 2026
7 months
January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Paternal breastfeeding support behavior and exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month postpartum
Paternal breastfeeding support behavior will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Partner Breastfeeding Influence Scale (PBIS-TR). Infant feeding status at 1 month postpartum will be recorded and categorized as exclusive breastfeeding or non-exclusive breastfeeding.
1 month postpartum
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Infant feeding status at 3 months postpartum
3 months postpartum
Infant feeding status at 6 months postpartum
6 months postpartum
Study Arms (2)
Father-Focused Breastfeeding Education
EXPERIMENTALFathers receive a brief, structured breastfeeding support education in addition to routine care.
Routine Care
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants receive routine postnatal care without additional breastfeeding education.
Interventions
A short, face-to-face educational session provided to fathers focusing on practical ways to support breastfeeding.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Fathers or partners aged 18 years or older.
- Fathers or partners of healthy term newborns (≥37 weeks gestation).
- Newborns without major congenital anomalies or chronic medical conditions.
- Fathers or partners present during the early postnatal period.
- Ability to understand and communicate in Turkish.
- Provision of written informed consent.
You may not qualify if:
- Fathers or partners of preterm infants (\<37 weeks gestation).
- Newborns requiring neonatal intensive care unit admission.
- Newborns with major congenital anomalies or severe medical conditions.
- Fathers or partners unable to complete follow-up assessments.
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Sancaktepe Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Related Publications (2)
Rempel LA, Rempel JK. The breastfeeding team: the role of involved fathers in the breastfeeding family. J Hum Lact. 2011 May;27(2):115-21. doi: 10.1177/0890334410390045. Epub 2010 Dec 20.
PMID: 21173422BACKGROUNDWorld Health Organization. Implementation guidance: protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services - the revised Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative 2018. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023.
BACKGROUND
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
timucin imdadoglu, MD
University of Health Sciences Turkey, Sancaktepe Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Pediatrician
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 5, 2026
First Posted
January 14, 2026
Study Start
January 3, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
August 15, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 15, 2026
Last Updated
January 14, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share