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Postpartum Acupressure Education and Breastfeeding Outcomes
Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether acupressure education provided to mothers within the first 48 hours postpartum improves exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 months compared with standard postpartum care alone. Mothers in the intervention group will receive structured education on self-administered acupressure at selected points and will be encouraged to continue home-based practice, while the control group will receive standard breastfeeding support. Participants will be followed for 12 months to assess breastfeeding continuation, breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding quality, and breastfeeding-related outcomes.
Official title: Effect of Postpartum Acupressure Education on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
360
Start Date
2026-02-15
Completion Date
2027-02-15
Last Updated
2026-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Postpartum Acupressure Education Program
Structured education on self-administered acupressure provided within 48 hours postpartum, including face-to-face instruction, printed visual materials, and a short instructional video. Participants are instructed to apply acupressure at specified points twice daily at home according to the study protocol.
Locations (1)
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Hospital
Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)