NCT07371845

Effect of Teach-Back Education on Breastfeeding and Bonding in Mothers of Preterm Infants

The Effect of Teach-Back Education Given to Mothers of Preterm Infants on Breastfeeding Success and Mother-Infant Bonding: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 102 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ataturk University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled experimental study is to contribute to the standardization of nursing interventions for premature mothers and to establish a scientific basis for breastfeeding education models in our country. It also aims to evaluate the effects of the following: digital privacy literacy, children's autonomy, decision-making ability, and privacy awareness. The hypotheses of the study are as follows: H₁: Mothers who received Teach-Back training have a higher level of breastfeeding self-efficacy. H₂: Mothers who received Teach-Back training have a higher level of mother-infant bonding. H₀: There is no significant difference between the groups.

Detailed description

The study will be conducted with mothers of premature babies who meet the inclusion criteria at the state hospital located in Tatvan district, affiliated with the Bitlis Provincial Health Directorate. Participants will be assigned to two groups using simple random sampling: 1. Experimental group: (Mothers who received Teach-Back training) 2. Control group: (Mothers who received routine discharge education). Data will be collected using the "Participant Identification Form", "Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale for Mothers of Preterm Babies", "Mother-Infant Bonding Scale" and "Teach-Back Training Evaluation Form".

Conditions

• Premature
• Breast Feeding
• Mother-Child Relationship

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Teach-Back Education	A structured teach-back education program is provided to mothers of preterm infants to improve breastfeeding practices and enhance mother-infant bonding. Mothers are asked to repeat and demonstrate the information to confirm understanding.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-31
• Completion: 2026-03-31
• First posted: 2026-01-28
• Last updated: 2026-01-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)