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BreastfeedingNCT07067554

Breastfeeding Myths and Mothers' Motivation

An observational study of Breastfeeding and Maternal Behavior, run by Acibadem University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

Breast milk is a unique and irreplaceable source of nutrition for infants, offering protection against many common childhood diseases due to its natural sterility, accessibility, and immune-boosting antibodies. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
How many people
191 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
9 Sep 2025to 30 Jul 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Mothers aged 18 or older with an infant between 0-6 months, meeting eligibility criteria and providing consent.

Who may be able to join

  • Having an infant aged 0-6 months
  • Having breastfed the baby at least once
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

Who cannot join

  • Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding
  • Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy
  • Exclusively formula-feeding the baby

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Güzin Ünlü Suvari contact

+902165004429

guzin.unlu@acibadem.edu.tr

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting

  • Acıbadem University

    Istanbul, Ataşehir

    Güzin Ünlü Suvari, Ph.D. (C), +90 ext. 2165004429

    Merve Coşkun, Ph.D.

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Mothers' Susceptibility to Breastfeeding Myths and Their Motivation to Breastfeed

Breast milk is a unique and irreplaceable source of nutrition for infants, offering protection against many common childhood diseases due to its natural sterility, accessibility, and immune-boosting antibodies. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is critical for healthy growth, development, and immune support. Despite global recommendations by WHO and UNICEF, lack of knowledge and inadequate support continue to hinder optimal breastfeeding practices.

One major barrier is the persistence of cultural myths and misconceptions, such as "colostrum should be discarded," or "infants need water after every feeding." These unfounded beliefs may reduce mothers' confidence and lead to early cessation of breastfeeding or premature introduction of complementary foods.

This study aims to examine the relationship between mothers' belief in breastfeeding myths and their motivation to breastfeed. While prior research has explored each factor individually, no known studies have analyzed their interaction.

Medical subject headings
Breast Feeding, Behavior

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Demographic, Birth, and Breastfeeding Characteristics of Participants

    Collected using a 25-question Descriptive Information Form developed by the researchers. Includes maternal demographics, pregnancy and birth history, infant characteristics, breastfeeding status, beliefs, and motivational factors.

    Measured: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)

  2. Belief in Breastfeeding Myths

    Measured using the Breastfeeding Myths Scale developed by Yılmaz Sezer et al. (2024). The scale consists of 30 items in a single dimension. Total scores range from 30 to 150, with higher scores indicating a stronger belief in breastfeeding myths. A cut-off score of 119.50 is used to distinguish between low and high levels of myth belief.

    Measured: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)

  3. Breastfeeding Motivation

    Breastfeeding motivation was measured using the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, originally developed by Kestler-Peleg et al. (2015) and adapted into Turkish by Mızrak Şahin et al. (2019). The scale consists of 24 items and assesses five subdimensions: Integrated Regulation, Intrinsic Motivation and Identified Regulation, Introjected Regulation - Social Approval, Introjected Regulation - Social Pressure, and External Regulation - Additional Benefits. Each subdimension score is calculated separately based on the mean of relevant items. Scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating higher levels of motivation in the respective subdimension.

    Measured: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Jul 2025
  2. Study start9 Sep 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Jul 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
191 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07067554
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025-07/276
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
19 Jun 2025
Last updated
30 Sep 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be publicly shared due to privacy concerns and the sensitive nature of maternal and infant health information. However, anonymized data may be made available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author after publication of the study results.

Publications

  • Bulut, M., & Küçük Alemdar, D. (2021). Breastfeeding motivation in mothers of excessive crying infants: A correlation study. Early Child Development and Care, 191(9), 1417-1426. Cohen, J. (1988). Stati

  • Yilmaz Sezer N, Aker MN, Gonenc IM, Topuz S. Development of the Breastfeeding Myths Scale. Breastfeed Med. 2024 Jan;19(1):40-46. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2023.0200.

    PubMed 38241130

  • Mizrak Sahin B, Ozerdogan N, Ozdamar K, Gursoy E. Factors affecting breastfeeding motivation in primiparious mothers: An application of breastfeeding motivation scale based on self-determination theory. Health Care Women Int. 2019 Jun;40(6):637-652. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1526289. Epub 2019 May 29.

    PubMed 31140955

  • Kestler-Peleg M, Shamir-Dardikman M, Hermoni D, Ginzburg K. Breastfeeding motivation and Self-Determination Theory. Soc Sci Med. 2015 Nov;144:19-27. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.09.006. Epub 2015 Sep 8.

    PubMed 26372935

  • Chipojola R, Chiu HY, Huda MH, Lin YM, Kuo SY. Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions on breastfeeding self-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Sep;109:103675. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103675. Epub 2020 Jun 6.

    PubMed 32585447

  • Eram, U. (2017). A review article: Myths, beliefs and malpractices relating to breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention, 6(6), 14-16.

  • Yildirim Goksen DF, Ozkan S. The effect of online breastfeeding education on breastfeeding motivation: A randomized controlled study. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Mar-Apr;75:e42-e48. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.12.026. Epub 2024 Jan 5.

    PubMed 38182483

  • Koura, H. (2019). Myths about breastfeeding. Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 17(2), 109-113. https://doi.org/10.4103/AZMJ.AZMJ_47_19

  • Maleki A, Faghihzadeh E, Youseflu S. The Effect of Educational Intervention on Improvement of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2021 Aug 10;2021:5522229. doi: 10.1155/2021/5522229. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 34422058

  • Marques ES, Cotta RM, Priore SE. [Myths and beliefs surrounding breastfeeding]. Cien Saude Colet. 2011 May;16(5):2461-8. doi: 10.1590/s1413-81232011000500015. Portuguese.

    PubMed 21655719

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Breastfeeding and Maternal Behavior, run by Acibadem University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Güzin Ünlü Suvari (+902165004429, guzin.unlu@acibadem.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Demographic, Birth, and Breastfeeding Characteristics of Participants (time frame: At baseline (one-time assessment at enrollment)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07067554, which also lists 10 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Sep 2025.

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