MINDFULNESS-BASED BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION PROGRAM

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 86

Sponsor: Firat University

Location: Family Health Centres (FHCs) in the provincial centre of Elazığ, Türkiye Elâzığ

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program on breastfeeding outcomes among mothers who are not exclusively breastfeeding. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group will receive a mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program in addition to routine care. Breastfeeding outcomes, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, and related variables will be assessed following the intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, being in the first month postpartum, having a full-term, singleton, and healthy infant, and not exclusively breastfeeding the infant (i.e., using formula or other foods in addition to breast milk) Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously received mindfulness or similar training, having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, and having any condition that impairs communication.

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07647211). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.