Breastfeeding Success Using The Teach Back Method

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on breastfeeding success by using the method described in the information. In addition, it is aimed that the teach-back method will be gained to our national literature and be a guide to the health professionals in their applications in our country. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with randomized controlled experimental research design. The study was conducted between 15 January and 15 December 2018 in Yozgat City Hospital and Family Health Centers where women are affiliated. The study was performed with 80 primiparous women as intervention (n: 40) and control (n: 40) groups. The teach-back method is applied to the intervention group and standard education method is applied to the control group to give breastfeeding education. In the study, data collection tools, introductory information collection form, LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic and Evaluation Scale, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Short Form Scale were used. The data were collected between the first 24 hours, 2nd and 5th days postpartum, on the 13th and 15th days and the 30th and 40th days. Independent t-test, multivariate and one-way analysis of variance, Bonferroni-matched paired t-test were used to evaluate the data. .