Breastfeeding Myths and Mothers' Motivation

NCT ID: NCT07067554

Last Updated: 2025-09-30

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

191 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-09

Study Completion Date

2026-07-30

Brief Summary

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Breast milk is a unique and irreplaceable source of nutrition for infants, offering protection against many common childhood diseases due to its natural sterility, accessibility, and immune-boosting antibodies. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is critical for healthy growth, development, and immune support. Despite global recommendations by WHO and UNICEF, lack of knowledge and inadequate support continue to hinder optimal breastfeeding practices.

One major barrier is the persistence of cultural myths and misconceptions, such as "colostrum should be discarded," or "infants need water after every feeding." These unfounded beliefs may reduce mothers' confidence and lead to early cessation of breastfeeding or premature introduction of complementary foods.

This study aims to examine the relationship between mothers' belief in breastfeeding myths and their motivation to breastfeed. While prior research has explored each factor individually, no known studies have analyzed their interaction.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Breastfeeding Maternal Behavior Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Motivation

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Having an infant aged 0-6 months
* Having breastfed the baby at least once
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding
* Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy
* Exclusively formula-feeding the baby
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Acibadem University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Güzin Ünlü Suvari

Principle Investigator, M.Sc. Lecturer

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Acıbadem University

Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Güzin Ünlü Suvari

Role: CONTACT

+902165004429

Facility Contacts

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Güzin Ünlü Suvari, Ph.D. (C)

Role: primary

+90 ext. 2165004429

References

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Bulut, M., & Küçük Alemdar, D. (2021). Breastfeeding motivation in mothers of excessive crying infants: A correlation study. Early Child Development and Care, 191(9), 1417-1426. Cohen, J. (1988). Stati

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Yilmaz Sezer N, Aker MN, Gonenc IM, Topuz S. Development of the Breastfeeding Myths Scale. Breastfeed Med. 2024 Jan;19(1):40-46. doi: 10.1089/bfm.2023.0200.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38241130 (View on PubMed)

Mizrak Sahin B, Ozerdogan N, Ozdamar K, Gursoy E. Factors affecting breastfeeding motivation in primiparious mothers: An application of breastfeeding motivation scale based on self-determination theory. Health Care Women Int. 2019 Jun;40(6):637-652. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1526289. Epub 2019 May 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31140955 (View on PubMed)

Kestler-Peleg M, Shamir-Dardikman M, Hermoni D, Ginzburg K. Breastfeeding motivation and Self-Determination Theory. Soc Sci Med. 2015 Nov;144:19-27. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.09.006. Epub 2015 Sep 8.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26372935 (View on PubMed)

Chipojola R, Chiu HY, Huda MH, Lin YM, Kuo SY. Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions on breastfeeding self-efficacy and exclusive breastfeeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Sep;109:103675. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103675. Epub 2020 Jun 6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32585447 (View on PubMed)

Eram, U. (2017). A review article: Myths, beliefs and malpractices relating to breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention, 6(6), 14-16.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Yildirim Goksen DF, Ozkan S. The effect of online breastfeeding education on breastfeeding motivation: A randomized controlled study. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Mar-Apr;75:e42-e48. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.12.026. Epub 2024 Jan 5.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38182483 (View on PubMed)

Koura, H. (2019). Myths about breastfeeding. Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 17(2), 109-113. https://doi.org/10.4103/AZMJ.AZMJ_47_19

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Maleki A, Faghihzadeh E, Youseflu S. The Effect of Educational Intervention on Improvement of Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2021 Aug 10;2021:5522229. doi: 10.1155/2021/5522229. eCollection 2021.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 34422058 (View on PubMed)

Marques ES, Cotta RM, Priore SE. [Myths and beliefs surrounding breastfeeding]. Cien Saude Colet. 2011 May;16(5):2461-8. doi: 10.1590/s1413-81232011000500015. Portuguese.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21655719 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2025-07/276

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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