Investigation of the Effect of Video-Assisted Breastfeeding Education on State Anxiety, Breastfeeding Myths, and Breastfeeding Motivation in Primiparous Mothers

NCT07705932 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: BilecikSeyhEU-KDH-GA-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a video-assisted breastfeeding education program for primiparous pregnant women. The intervention is designed to improve breastfeeding motivation, reduce breastfeeding myths, and decrease state anxiety related to breastfeeding. Pregnant women receiving antenatal care at Family Health Centers in Iğdır Province will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive structured video-based breastfeeding education in addition to routine care, while the control group will receive routine antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding education only. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of technology-supported breastfeeding education in promoting positive breastfeeding-related outcomes among first-time mothers.

Conditions

Breast Feeding; Anxiety

Keywords

Primiparous Women; Breastfeeding; Video-Assisted Education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Breastfeeding Motivation

  Breastfeeding motivation will be assessed using the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale to evaluate the effect of the video-assisted breastfeeding education program among primiparous women. The Breastfeeding Motivation Scale consists of 23 items and five subscales. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale (1-4). The scale does not provide a total score; each subscale is evaluated separately. Higher subscale scores indicate higher breastfeeding motivation in the corresponding dimension.

  Baseline (32-36 weeks of pregnancy) and 8 weeks postpartum

Study Arms (2)

Video-Assisted Breastfeeding Education

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive a structured video-assisted breastfeeding education program in addition to routine antenatal and postnatal care. The intervention consists of three educational video modules covering breastfeeding fundamentals, breastfeeding motivation, and common breastfeeding myths. Videos will be delivered weekly via WhatsApp during late pregnancy. Participants may watch the videos as often as needed and will receive follow-up through telephone or WhatsApp after each module to address questions and obtain feedback. Outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline during pregnancy and at 8 weeks postpartum.

Behavioral: Video-Assisted Breastfeeding Education

Routine Care

NO INTERVENTION

Participants assigned to the control group will receive routine antenatal and postnatal care, including standard breastfeeding education provided by healthcare professionals. No additional video-assisted educational intervention will be provided. Outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline during pregnancy and at 8 weeks postpartum.

Interventions

Video-Assisted Breastfeeding Education BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a structured video-assisted breastfeeding education program in addition to routine antenatal and postnatal care. The intervention consists of three educational video modules developed based on current evidence and expert opinion. The modules cover breastfeeding fundamentals, breastfeeding motivation, and common breastfeeding myths. Videos will be delivered weekly via WhatsApp during late pregnancy. Participants will be able to watch the videos repeatedly at their convenience. After each module, researchers will contact participants via telephone or WhatsApp to obtain feedback and answer questions.

Video-Assisted Breastfeeding Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Only women are eligible because the study evaluates the effects of a video-assisted breastfeeding education program among primiparous pregnant women. The intervention and outcome measures are specific to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period; therefore, participation is limited to women.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Women aged 18 years or older.
• Primiparous pregnant women.
• Gestational age between 32 and 36 weeks.
• Planning to breastfeed after delivery.
• Singleton pregnancy.
• Able to read and write in Turkish.
• Using WhatsApp.
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

• High-risk pregnancy or serious obstetric complications.
• Newborns with serious congenital anomalies or medical conditions requiring treatment and separation from the mother (e.g., dysphagia).
• Mothers with severe nipple abnormalities that may prevent breastfeeding.
• Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding; Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 10, 2026
• First Posted: July 15, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): August 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 15, 2026
• Last Updated: July 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07