Breastfeeding EducationNCT07244783
Effectiveness of an IMB Model-Based Web Breastfeeding Education Program
A study testing Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program in people with Breastfeeding Education and Web Education, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model. The study aims to examine the effects of the program on breastfeeding self-efficacy, motivation, problems encountered, and exclusive breastfeeding… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Breastfeeding Education, Web Education
- What is being tested?
- Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2025to 30 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 19 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Participants will be included if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Able to communicate in Turkish
- Literate (able to read and write)
- At 32 weeks of gestation or more
- Primiparous (first-time mother)
- Aged 19 years or older
- Have access to a device (smartphone or computer) with an internet connection, compatible with Android or iOS operating systems
Who cannot join
- Have conditions that may cause communication difficulties (e.g., mental, visual, or hearing impairments)
- Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
- Have a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy after in vitro fertilization)
- Have previously received structured breastfeeding or breast milk education outside the hospital
- Withdrawal Criteria:
- Participants will be removed from the study if they meet any of the following:
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- Choose to withdraw from the study at any stage
- Do not complete the web-based education modules after enrollment
- The newborn requires intensive care after birth
- The mother requires intensive care before or after birth
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program Based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model. The study aims to examine the effects of the program on breastfeeding self-efficacy, motivation, problems encountered, and exclusive breastfeeding status among primiparous women.
Although breastfeeding is the most appropriate and natural form of infant nutrition, breastfeeding rates are still below the desired level both worldwide and in Turkey. According to the 2018 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey, breastfeeding is initiated at a high rate in the immediate postpartum period; however, continuation rates remain low. The main reasons for this include lack of maternal knowledge, limited social support, and restricted access to professional counseling. The recent increase in digital opportunities has introduced web-based interventions in breastfeeding education. Studies in the literature have shown that technology-assisted interventions improve maternal knowledge and motivation and contribute to sustaining breastfeeding.
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In the first stage of this study, the Breastfeeding Knowledge Test (ASEBT) will be developed and its reliability assessed. The test, prepared based on a literature review and expert opinions, will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions. Reliability and validity analyses will be conducted using the KR-20 coefficient.
The second stage will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The sample will consist of 70 primiparous pregnant women who meet the inclusion criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a five-module web-based education program structured according to the IMB model. The modules will cover the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, common problems, mother-infant bonding, and stress management. The program will be supported with digital guides, mini quizzes, virtual badges, motivational messages, and achievement certificates. The control group will only receive routine hospital education.
Data will be collected using the Individual Information Form, ASEBT, Antenatal and Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scales, Visual Analog Scale for Motivation, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale, and postpartum follow-up forms. All data will be analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software. After testing normality assumptions, descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and Pearson correlation analyses will be applied. Results will be evaluated at a 95% confidence interval and a significance level of p<0.05.
Ethical approval and institutional permissions will be obtained prior to implementation. In addition, permissions for the use of the scales will be secured from the original authors. Participation will be voluntary, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Throughout the study, ethical principles including confidentiality, respect for autonomy, and non-maleficence/beneficence will be observed.
This study aims to introduce a digital-based approach to enhance behavioral outcomes related to breastfeeding. The web-based education program structured according to the IMB Model is expected to improve maternal knowledge and motivation, strengthen breastfeeding self-efficacy, and contribute to longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding. The study is anticipated to provide evidence to support the development and dissemination of technology-assisted educational programs in nursing practice.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model among primiparous women. The research aims to assess the program's impact on breastfeeding self-efficacy, maternal motivation, breastfeeding-related problems, and exclusive breastfeeding rates.
Background
Although breastfeeding is universally recognized as the optimal and natural method of infant nutrition, both global and national rates remain below desired levels. According to the 2018 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS), breastfeeding is initiated at high rates within the first hour postpartum; however, continuation of exclusive breastfeeding until six months remains limited. Key barriers include inadequate maternal knowledge, insufficient social support, and limited access to professional counseling. Nurses play a pivotal role in supporting breastfeeding through education and counseling, yet time constraints, limited staff availability, and accessibility challenges restrict face-to-face counseling. With the rapid expansion of digital technologies, web-based interventions have become promising alternatives for delivering breastfeeding education. Prior studies have shown that technology-assisted interventions improve maternal knowledge, motivation, and breastfeeding outcomes.
Objectives and Hypotheses
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based breastfeeding education program structured according to the IMB Model. It is hypothesized that the program will improve maternal breastfeeding knowledge, motivation, self-efficacy, and exclusive breastfeeding rates while reducing breastfeeding-related problems compared to routine care.
Study Design
The study will be conducted in two phases:
Phase 1 - Development of the Breastfeeding Knowledge Test (ASEBT):
A 30-item multiple-choice test will be developed to assess breastfeeding knowledge.
Test items will be prepared based on literature review, Bloom's cognitive taxonomy, and expert consultation.
Content validity will be evaluated through expert review (n=9). The test will be administered to 300 pregnant women meeting the inclusion criteria.
Reliability will be assessed using the Kuder-Richardson (KR-20) coefficient; items with KR-20 below 0.60 will be excluded.
Phase 2 - Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT):
Sample and Randomization: A total of 80 primiparous pregnant women (≥32 weeks gestation, ≥19 years, literate, with access to internet-enabled devices) will be recruited from a university hospital's obstetrics outpatient clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention (n=35) and control (n=35) groups using a computer-generated randomization schedule. Exclusion criteria include mental or sensory impairments, psychiatric diagnoses, high-risk pregnancies, or prior structured breastfeeding education.
Intervention Group: Participants will complete a five-module web-based breastfeeding education program based on the IMB Model, which includes:
The Importance of Breastfeeding and Breast Milk
Understanding Infant Needs and Breastfeeding Techniques
Common Breastfeeding Problems and Management
Mother-Infant Bonding and Secure Attachment
Stress Management during the Breastfeeding Process The program incorporates interactive educational videos, digital breastfeeding guides, mini knowledge tests, motivational messages, virtual badges, and digital achievement certificates. Modules must be completed sequentially by 37 weeks of gestation.
Control Group: Participants will receive routine hospital-based breastfeeding education only. After study completion, the web-based program will be made available to the control group.
Follow-Up and Assessments:
Baseline (32-34 weeks): Individual Information Form, ASEBT (pre-test), Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS-Motivation).
37 weeks gestation: ASEBT (post-test), Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, VAS-Motivation.
Within 48 hours postpartum: Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale, Postpartum Follow-up Form 1.
1 month postpartum: ASEBT, Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale, Postpartum Follow-up Form 2, exclusive breastfeeding status.
Data Collection Tools
Breastfeeding Knowledge Test (ASEBT) - developed in Phase 1. Antenatal and Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scales Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Motivation - to measure antenatal motivation. Breastfeeding Motivation Scale - adapted for Turkish mothers Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale - validated Turkish version Postpartum Follow-up Forms - developed based on current literature. Statistical Analysis
Data will be analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Normality will be tested prior to analysis. Descriptive statistics (mean, SD, frequency, percentage) will be calculated. Independent samples t-tests will be used to compare group means, and Pearson correlation will assess relationships between variables. Results will be evaluated at a 95% confidence interval with a significance level of p<0.05.
Ethical Considerations
Ethical approval have been obtained from Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Ethics Committee and institutional permissions have been secured. Permissions for the use of all scales have been requested from the original authors. Participation will be voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. The principles of confidentiality, respect for autonomy, and beneficence/non-maleficence will be strictly observed.
Expected Contributions
This study is expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of web-based, IMB model-guided breastfeeding education in improving maternal knowledge, motivation, and self-efficacy while reducing breastfeeding problems. By supporting exclusive breastfeeding practices, the intervention may contribute to improved maternal and child health outcomes. Findings are anticipated to guide the integration of technology-assisted interventions into routine nursing practice and to promote the wider dissemination of digital breastfeeding education programs.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding Education, Web Education
- Being tested
- Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program
- Keywords
- Web-Based Breastfeeding Education, breast milk, breastfeeding, Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Feeding
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web-Based Breastfeeding Education ProgramBehavioural
his study evaluates a web-based breastfeeding education program structured according to the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model. The intervention group will receive a five-module program covering the importance of breastfeeding.The program includes educational texts, videos, digital guides, quizzes, and interactive tools. Motivation will be supported through virtual badges, motivational messages, and a certificate of participation. Behavioral skills will be assessed via web-based questionnaires and self-assessment scales.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Participants in the IMB-based web breastfeeding education program | Active comparator | This study evaluates a web-based breastfeeding education program structured according to the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model. The intervention group will receive a five-module program covering the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, common problems, mother-infant bonding, and stress management. The program includes educational texts, videos, digital guides, quizzes, and interactive tools. Motivation will be supported through virtual badges, motivational messages, and a certificate of participation. Behavioral skills will be assessed via web-based questionnaires and self-assessment scales. Receives: Behavioral: Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program |
| Participants receiving routine hospital-based breastfeeding education | No intervention | Participants in the control group will receive the standard hospital-based breastfeeding education routinely provided by healthcare professionals. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Breastfeeding status: The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum
The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum
Measured: The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Nov 2025
- Study start1 Apr 2025
- Primary completion15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breastfeeding EducationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ömür Aktaş, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07244783
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-84892257-300-292373
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 18 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program Based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07244783
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-84892257-300-292373
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding Education, Web Education
- Keywords
- Web-Based Breastfeeding Education, breast milk, breastfeeding, Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Nov 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model. The study aims to examine the effects of the program on breastfeeding self-efficacy, motivation, problems encountered, and exclusive breastfeeding status among primiparous women.
Although breastfeeding is the most appropriate and natural form of infant nutrition, breastfeeding rates are still below the desired level both worldwide and in Turkey. According to the 2018 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey, breastfeeding is initiated at a high rate in the immediate postpartum period; however, continuation rates remain low. The main reasons for this include lack of maternal knowledge, limited social support, and restricted access to professional counseling. The recent increase in digital opportunities has introduced web-based interventions in breastfeeding education. Studies in the literature have shown that technology-assisted interventions improve maternal knowledge and motivation and contribute to sustaining breastfeeding.
In the first stage of this study, the Breastfeeding Knowledge Test (ASEBT) will be developed and its reliability assessed. The test, prepared based on a literature review and expert opinions, will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions. Reliability and validity analyses will be conducted using the KR-20 coefficient.
The second stage will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The sample will consist of 70 primiparous pregnant women who meet the inclusion criteria. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive a five-module web-based education program structured according to the IMB model. The modules will cover the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, common problems, mother-infant bonding, and stress management. The program will be supported with digital guides, mini quizzes, virtual badges, motivational messages, and achievement certificates. The control group will only receive routine hospital education.
Data will be collected using the Individual Information Form, ASEBT, Antenatal and Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scales, Visual Analog Scale for Motivation, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale, and postpartum follow-up forms. All data will be analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software. After testing normality assumptions, descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and Pearson correlation analyses will be applied. Results will be evaluated at a 95% confidence interval and a significance level of p<0.05.
Ethical approval and institutional permissions will be obtained prior to implementation. In addition, permissions for the use of the scales will be secured from the original authors. Participation will be voluntary, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants. Throughout the study, ethical principles including confidentiality, respect for autonomy, and non-maleficence/beneficence will be observed.
This study aims to introduce a digital-based approach to enhance behavioral outcomes related to breastfeeding. The web-based education program structured according to the IMB Model is expected to improve maternal knowledge and motivation, strengthen breastfeeding self-efficacy, and contribute to longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding. The study is anticipated to provide evidence to support the development and dissemination of technology-assisted educational programs in nursing practice.
Detailed description
This study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model among primiparous women. The research aims to assess the program's impact on breastfeeding self-efficacy, maternal motivation, breastfeeding-related problems, and exclusive breastfeeding rates.
Background
Although breastfeeding is universally recognized as the optimal and natural method of infant nutrition, both global and national rates remain below desired levels. According to the 2018 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS), breastfeeding is initiated at high rates within the first hour postpartum; however, continuation of exclusive breastfeeding until six months remains limited. Key barriers include inadequate maternal knowledge, insufficient social support, and limited access to professional counseling. Nurses play a pivotal role in supporting breastfeeding through education and counseling, yet time constraints, limited staff availability, and accessibility challenges restrict face-to-face counseling. With the rapid expansion of digital technologies, web-based interventions have become promising alternatives for delivering breastfeeding education. Prior studies have shown that technology-assisted interventions improve maternal knowledge, motivation, and breastfeeding outcomes.
Objectives and Hypotheses
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based breastfeeding education program structured according to the IMB Model. It is hypothesized that the program will improve maternal breastfeeding knowledge, motivation, self-efficacy, and exclusive breastfeeding rates while reducing breastfeeding-related problems compared to routine care.
Study Design
The study will be conducted in two phases:
Phase 1 - Development of the Breastfeeding Knowledge Test (ASEBT):
A 30-item multiple-choice test will be developed to assess breastfeeding knowledge.
Test items will be prepared based on literature review, Bloom's cognitive taxonomy, and expert consultation.
Content validity will be evaluated through expert review (n=9). The test will be administered to 300 pregnant women meeting the inclusion criteria.
Reliability will be assessed using the Kuder-Richardson (KR-20) coefficient; items with KR-20 below 0.60 will be excluded.
Phase 2 - Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT):
Sample and Randomization: A total of 80 primiparous pregnant women (≥32 weeks gestation, ≥19 years, literate, with access to internet-enabled devices) will be recruited from a university hospital's obstetrics outpatient clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention (n=35) and control (n=35) groups using a computer-generated randomization schedule. Exclusion criteria include mental or sensory impairments, psychiatric diagnoses, high-risk pregnancies, or prior structured breastfeeding education.
Intervention Group: Participants will complete a five-module web-based breastfeeding education program based on the IMB Model, which includes:
The Importance of Breastfeeding and Breast Milk
Understanding Infant Needs and Breastfeeding Techniques
Common Breastfeeding Problems and Management
Mother-Infant Bonding and Secure Attachment
Stress Management during the Breastfeeding Process The program incorporates interactive educational videos, digital breastfeeding guides, mini knowledge tests, motivational messages, virtual badges, and digital achievement certificates. Modules must be completed sequentially by 37 weeks of gestation.
Control Group: Participants will receive routine hospital-based breastfeeding education only. After study completion, the web-based program will be made available to the control group.
Follow-Up and Assessments:
Baseline (32-34 weeks): Individual Information Form, ASEBT (pre-test), Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS-Motivation).
37 weeks gestation: ASEBT (post-test), Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, VAS-Motivation.
Within 48 hours postpartum: Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale, Postpartum Follow-up Form 1.
1 month postpartum: ASEBT, Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale, Postpartum Follow-up Form 2, exclusive breastfeeding status.
Data Collection Tools
Breastfeeding Knowledge Test (ASEBT) - developed in Phase 1. Antenatal and Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scales Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Motivation - to measure antenatal motivation. Breastfeeding Motivation Scale - adapted for Turkish mothers Breastfeeding Problems Assessment Scale - validated Turkish version Postpartum Follow-up Forms - developed based on current literature. Statistical Analysis
Data will be analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Normality will be tested prior to analysis. Descriptive statistics (mean, SD, frequency, percentage) will be calculated. Independent samples t-tests will be used to compare group means, and Pearson correlation will assess relationships between variables. Results will be evaluated at a 95% confidence interval with a significance level of p<0.05.
Ethical Considerations
Ethical approval have been obtained from Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Ethics Committee and institutional permissions have been secured. Permissions for the use of all scales have been requested from the original authors. Participation will be voluntary, and written informed consent will be obtained from all participants. The principles of confidentiality, respect for autonomy, and beneficence/non-maleficence will be strictly observed.
Expected Contributions
This study is expected to provide evidence on the effectiveness of web-based, IMB model-guided breastfeeding education in improving maternal knowledge, motivation, and self-efficacy while reducing breastfeeding problems. By supporting exclusive breastfeeding practices, the intervention may contribute to improved maternal and child health outcomes. Findings are anticipated to guide the integration of technology-assisted interventions into routine nursing practice and to promote the wider dissemination of digital breastfeeding education programs.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (care provider, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Participants in the IMB-based web breastfeeding education program | Active comparator | Behavioral: Web-Based Breastfeeding Education ProgramThis study evaluates a web-based breastfeeding education program structured according to the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model. The intervention group will receive a five-module program covering the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, common problems, mother-infant bonding, and stress management. The program includes educational texts, videos, digital guides, quizzes, and interactive tools. Motivation will be supported through virtual badges, motivational messages, and a certificate of participation. Behavioral skills will be assessed via web-based questionnaires and self-assessment scales. |
| Participants receiving routine hospital-based breastfeeding education | No intervention | –Participants in the control group will receive the standard hospital-based breastfeeding education routinely provided by healthcare professionals. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Able to communicate in Turkish
- Literate (able to read and write)
- At 32 weeks of gestation or more
- Primiparous (first-time mother)
- Aged 19 years or older
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Have conditions that may cause communication difficulties (e.g., mental, visual, or hearing impairments)
- Have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
- Have a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, multiple pregnancy, pregnancy after in vitro fertilization)
- Have previously received structured breastfeeding or breast milk education outside the hospital
- Choose to withdraw from the study at any stage
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Programhis study evaluates a web-based breastfeeding education program structured according to the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model. The intervention group will receive a five-module program covering the importance of breastfeeding.The program includes educational texts, videos, digital guides, quizzes, and interactive tools. Motivation will be supported through virtual badges, motivational messages, and a certificate of participation. Behavioral skills will be assessed via web-based questionnaires and self-assessment scales. | Behavioural | Participants in the IMB-based web breastfeeding education program |
Primary outcome
Breastfeeding status: The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum
Time frame: The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum
The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Nov 2025.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Web-Based Breastfeeding Education Program in people with Breastfeeding Education and Web Education, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt 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 7 inclusion and 10 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Nov 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?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Breastfeeding status: The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum (time frame: The proportion of infants exclusively receiving breast milk will be assessed in both the intervention and control groups at birth and at 1 month postpartum). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 24 Nov 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.