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Text-based Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a text-based motivational interviewing (MI) intervention can increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and breastfeeding self-efficacy in mothers of healthy full-term infants. This study focuses on addressing breastfeeding barriers, particularly among mothers in underserved and rural populations. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a text-based MI intervention improve exclusive breastfeeding rates at two, four, and six weeks postpartum? * Does the intervention increase maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy during the same period? Researchers will compare the outcomes of mothers receiving the text-based MI intervention to standard breastfeeding support to assess its feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness. Participants will: * Receive weekly personalized motivational text messages for six weeks postpartum. * Engage in interactive exchanges with MI-trained interviewers addressing breastfeeding challenges. * Complete surveys at baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention to assess breastfeeding behaviors and self-efficacy.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-03
Completion Date
2025-11
Last Updated
2025-01-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Text-message based motivational interviewing
Participants will receive weekly text messages during the pilot study period, initiated and managed by MItrained interviewers. Each text message exchange will begin with a short, MI-consistent prompt developed with input from focus groups of mothers who have previously breastfed. These prompts will address common breastfeeding barriers. Following the initial prompt, MI-trained trainers will engage with participants through text exchanges that utilize the core MI OARS skills (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, or summaries) to facilitate change talk.