Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of WhatsApp-Based Education and Counseling on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Body Satisfaction, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, and Weight Retention in Postpartum Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Inonu University

Conditions:

Post Partum

Breast Feeding

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-49 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effect of WhatsApp-based education and counseling on breastfeeding self-efficacy, body satisfaction, healthy lifestyle behaviors,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Women in the postpartum period (within the first week after delivery)
  • Aged 18-49 years
  • Able to read and understand Turkish
  • Owning a smartphone with internet access and WhatsApp installed
  • Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent

Exclusion

  • Women with medical complications that prevent breastfeeding (e.g., serious maternal illness, contraindications to breastfeeding)
  • Infants with conditions that prevent breastfeeding (e.g., congenital anomalies affecting sucking or swallowing)
  • Women with severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments that may interfere with participation
  • Women who do not agree to participate or withdraw consent during the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

86 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07185906

Start Date

January 1 2025

End Date

July 30 2025

Last Update

September 22 2025

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): Inonu University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Siirt, Siirt, Turkey (Türkiye), 56100