Evaluation of the Effect of Breastfeeding Training Provided With Developed Breastfeeding Simulation Models on
Yeliz Doğan Merih1, Sena Üngör, Nevin Şahin
1Author Affiliations: University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Division of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, İstanbul, Turkey (Doğan Merih); Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, Gynecology Clinic, İstanbul, Turkey (Üngör); Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Division of Nursing Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, İstanbul, Turkey (Şahin); and Marmara University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, İstanbul, Turkey (Çoşkuner Potur).
Purpose:
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of practical breastfeeding training, delivered during the postpartum period using a newly developed breastfeeding simulation model, on women's breastfeeding success and self-efficacy.
Methods:
This randomized controlled study was conducted at a gynecology training and research hospital between January and December 2024. The sample included 120 postpartum women who had vaginal births and met the inclusion criteria. Participants were assigned to the simulation-based training group (BSMG, n = 60) or the standard training control group (SBTG, n = 60). Data were collected using the Participant Identification Form, LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Scale, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and Postnatal Follow-Up Form. Mothers in the BSMG received training with the Breastfeeding Simulation Model developed by the research team.
Results:
No significant differences were found between the groups regarding sociodemographic, obstetric, birth-related, or newborn characteristics (P > 0.05). The BSMG had significantly higher LATCH breastfeeding success scores (8.16 ± 2.23) than the SBTG (6.35 ± 2.46; P< 0.001). Likewise, breastfeeding self-efficacy scores were higher in the BSMG (59.53 ± 7.37) than in the SBTG (43.21 ± 10.52; P < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Simulation-supported breastfeeding training improved mothers' breastfeeding success and self-efficacy and was positively evaluated by participants.
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