The Effect of Podcast Breastfeeding Training on Mothers of Preterm Infants

NCT07660965 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: BAEK250
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 56
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of breastfeeding education provided via podcast to mothers of preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit on the mothers' breastfeeding success, awareness, motivation, self-efficacy, and perception of insufficient milk supply. The research aims to help mothers overcome challenges in the breastfeeding process by increasing their knowledge levels and to strengthen their confidence in this process. Thus, the goal is to better meet the nutritional needs of preterm infants and to improve mothers' breastfeeding experiences in a positive direction.

Conditions

Breastfeeding

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Breastfeeding Awareness Scale

  This is a 9-item measurement tool designed to assess awareness-based breastfeeding practices during the postpartum period. The scale is unidimensional and was developed using a 5-point Likert scale. Responses to the scale items range from (1) Never to (5) Always. The total score on the scale ranges from 9 to 45, and as the total score increases, the level of awareness regarding breastfeeding also increases.

  One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.

• Breastfeeding Motivation Scale (BMS)

  The scale consists of 24 items and has 5 subscales. There is no total score for the scale. Subscale scores are calculated by taking the average of the subscale item scores. As the score on a subscale increases, the motivation associated with that subscale also increases. For multiparous mothers, the scale consists of 24 items and six factors, while for primiparous mothers, it consists of 23 items and five subfactors. The 24-item scale can be used for both multiparous and primiparous mothers.

  One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form)

  The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale is a 5-point Likert-type scale, with responses rated as follows: 1 = "Not at all confident," 2 = "Not very confident," 3 = "Sometimes confident," 4 = "Confident," and 5 = "Very confident." The minimum score on the scale is 14, and the maximum is 70. A higher score indicates higher breastfeeding self-efficacy. The short form of the scale is easy to administer and accurately assesses self-efficacy.

  One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Inadequate Breastfeeding Perception Scale

  One day after admission to the hospital. One day before discharge from the hospital.

Study Arms (2)

Podcast group

EXPERIMENTAL

A podcast series on breastfeeding education will be shared with the mothers in the experimental group via a digital platform (WhatsApp). The content will cover: breastfeeding preterm infants, why breast milk is important, the composition of breast milk and its importance for preterm infants, and the benefits of breast milk for preterm infants, the breastfeeding process at YYBÜ, conditions for expressing and storing milk, challenges encountered during breastfeeding and their solutions, ways to increase milk production, seeking support for breastfeeding at YYBÜ, the role of breast milk in the nutrition of preterm infants, and recommendations for breastfeeding. Daily follow-up calls will be conducted to monitor whether the mothers are listening to the podcasts.

Behavioral: Breastfeeding education via podcast

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Mothers in the control group will receive only the standard breastfeeding education provided as part of the hospital protocol.

Interventions

Breastfeeding education via podcast BEHAVIORAL

A podcast series on breastfeeding education will be shared with the mothers in the experimental group via a digital platform (WhatsApp). The content will cover: breastfeeding preterm infants, why breast milk is important, the composition of breast milk and its importance for preterm infants, and the benefits of breast milk for preterm infants, the breastfeeding process at YYBÜ, conditions for expressing and storing milk, challenges encountered during breastfeeding and their solutions, ways to increase milk production, seeking support for breastfeeding at YYBÜ, the role of breast milk in the nutrition of preterm infants, and recommendations for breastfeeding. Daily follow-up calls will be conducted to monitor whether the mothers are listening to the podcasts.

Podcast group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Mothers
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• The mother must volunteer to participate in the study,
• The mother must be 18 years of age or older
• After being accepted into the study, the mother must express her intention to breastfeed her baby
• The mother must be able to speak and read Turkish
• The mother's baby being between 32 and 37 weeks gestation

You may not qualify if:

• Illegal drug and tobacco use by the mother
• The mother's use of alcohol during pregnancy and after childbirth
• Active tuberculosis in the mother
• The presence of Herpes simplex virus lesions on the mother's breast
• The presence of a maternal psychiatric disorder
• Having prior experience breastfeeding a preterm infant
• Having a condition that prevents breastfeeding
• Mothers who have had multiple births.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Dilek Kucuk Alemdar: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ordu University

Merkez, Ordu, 52200, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Dilek Küçük Alemdar, Professor

CONTACT

+905468435840; dilekkucukalemdar@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The mothers participating in the study were unaware that there was another group, and the statistician who analyzed the research findings was blinded.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: The study was a randomized controlled experimental, prospective study.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 8, 2026
• First Posted: June 22, 2026
• Study Start: July 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2026
• Study Completion: June 30, 2026
• Last Updated: June 22, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)