Breastfeeding Self-EfficacyNCT07657819
Digital Storytelling and Breastfeeding Education
An observational study of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Postpartum Women, run by Zübeyde Ceylan at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education provided using the digital storytelling method on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Women, Health Education
- How many people
- 216 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2024to 30 Dec 2025
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consisted of postpartum women hospitalized in the postpartum unit of Etlik City Hospital between September 2024 and December 2025. A total of 216 postpartum women participated in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Women aged 18 years and older
- Postpartum women
- Able to communicate in Turkish
- Literate
- Healthy mother and healthy newborn
- Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Mothers with conditions preventing breastfeeding
- Mothers with severe maternal or neonatal complications
- Communication problems preventing participation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluatıon of the Effect of Breastfeedıng Educatıon Delıvered Usıng Dıgıtal Storytellıng Methods on Mothers' Breastfeedıng Success and Breastfeedıng Self-effıcacy
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education provided using the digital storytelling method on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 216 postpartum women participated in the study, including 108 women in the intervention group and 108 women in the control group. The intervention group received breastfeeding education based on the digital storytelling method, while the control group received routine breastfeeding education provided in the hospital. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention.
Read the detailed description
Breastfeeding is one of the most important factors affecting maternal and infant health. Educational interventions may improve breastfeeding outcomes by increasing mothers' confidence and knowledge regarding breastfeeding practices. Digital storytelling is an innovative educational approach that combines visual, audio, and narrative elements to improve learning experiences.
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of digital storytelling-based breastfeeding education on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success among postpartum women. The study was carried out between September 2024 and December 2025 in the postpartum unit of Etlik City Hospital. Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving digital storytelling-based breastfeeding education or a control group receiving standard breastfeeding education.
Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the development of innovative breastfeeding education strategies and support evidence-based maternal health practices.
- Keywords
- Breastfeeding Education, Digital Storytelling, Breastfeeding Success, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Postpartum, Maternal Health
- Medical subject headings
- Health Education, Breast Feeding
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Participants received breastfeeding education prepared using the digital storytelling method. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention. | |
| Control Group | Participants received routine breastfeeding education provided by the hospital. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale is a 33-item scale originally developed by Dennis in 1999. Subsequently, in 2003, she developed the Short Form of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale by reducing it to 14 items. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale. Scores range from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70; higher scores indicate greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. Dennis states that the scale is suitable for use during the postpartum period. Aluş Tokat, Okumuş, and Dennis conducted a reliability and validity study of the Turkish version of the short-form scale; they determined it to be suitable for the Turkish culture, finding a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.86.
Measured: Within 24 hours after breastfeeding education
Secondary outcomes (1)
Breastfeeding Success
It is a scale developed by Ingram et al. in 1998 to assess the breastfeeding process. Its Turkish validity and reliability were established by Dolgun et al. in 2018, yielding a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.77. The scale evaluates breastfeeding across four main categories: positioning, latching, observable sucking ability, and maternal comfort. Each criterion is scored on a scale of 0 to 2, resulting in a total possible score of 8. Higher scores indicate greater breastfeeding success. The BBAT is designed for use in breastfeeding support and education programs, serving as a tool for healthcare professionals and mothers to assess the breastfeeding process.
Measured: 5 and 12 hours after breastfeeding education
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Sep 2024
- Primary completion30 Dec 2025
- Study completion30 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breastfeeding Self-EfficacyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Zübeyde Ceylan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Zübeyde Ceylan, Karabuk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07657819
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ZC-DSB-2024-01
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluatıon of the Effect of Breastfeedıng Educatıon Delıvered Usıng Dıgıtal Storytellıng Methods on Mothers' Breastfeedıng Success and Breastfeedıng Self-effıcacy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07657819
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ZC-DSB-2024-01
- Keywords
- Breastfeeding Education, Digital Storytelling, Breastfeeding Success, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Postpartum, Maternal Health
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 216 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Zübeyde CeylanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Jun 2026 (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.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education provided using the digital storytelling method on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. A total of 216 postpartum women participated in the study, including 108 women in the intervention group and 108 women in the control group. The intervention group received breastfeeding education based on the digital storytelling method, while the control group received routine breastfeeding education provided in the hospital. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention.
Detailed description
Breastfeeding is one of the most important factors affecting maternal and infant health. Educational interventions may improve breastfeeding outcomes by increasing mothers' confidence and knowledge regarding breastfeeding practices. Digital storytelling is an innovative educational approach that combines visual, audio, and narrative elements to improve learning experiences.
This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of digital storytelling-based breastfeeding education on breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success among postpartum women. The study was carried out between September 2024 and December 2025 in the postpartum unit of Etlik City Hospital. Participants were assigned to either an intervention group receiving digital storytelling-based breastfeeding education or a control group receiving standard breastfeeding education.
Data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to the development of innovative breastfeeding education strategies and support evidence-based maternal health practices.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | – | –Participants received breastfeeding education prepared using the digital storytelling method. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention. |
| Control Group | – | –Participants received routine breastfeeding education provided by the hospital. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success were evaluated after the intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consisted of postpartum women hospitalized in the postpartum unit of Etlik City Hospital between September 2024 and December 2025. A total of 216 postpartum women participated in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Women aged 18 years and older
- Postpartum women
- Able to communicate in Turkish
- Literate
- Healthy mother and healthy newborn
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Mothers with conditions preventing breastfeeding
- Mothers with severe maternal or neonatal complications
- Communication problems preventing participation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
Time frame: Within 24 hours after breastfeeding education
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale is a 33-item scale originally developed by Dennis in 1999. Subsequently, in 2003, she developed the Short Form of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale by reducing it to 14 items. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale. Scores range from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70; higher scores indicate greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. Dennis states that the scale is suitable for use during the postpartum period. Aluş Tokat, Okumuş, and Dennis conducted a reliability and validity study of the Turkish version of the short-form scale; they determined it to be suitable for the Turkish culture, finding a Cronbach's alpha value of 0.86.
1 secondary outcome
Breastfeeding Success
Time frame: 5 and 12 hours after breastfeeding education
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 12 Aug 2026.
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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?
An observational study of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Postpartum Women, run by Zübeyde Ceylan 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 6 inclusion and 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Aug 2026. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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 Self-Efficacy (time frame: Within 24 hours after breastfeeding education). 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 12 Aug 2026.