Comparison of the Effect of Different Breastfeeding Education Methods on Breastfeeding Success 

Abstract

Background Despite the well-documented benefits of breastfeeding, many first-time mothers encounter challenges. This study compares the efficacy of traditional face-to-face versus video-based breastfeeding education on improving breastfeeding practices and self-efficacy among primiparous mothers. Methods Using a sequential, quasi-experimental design, 70 primiparous mothers were enrolled from a State Hospital in Turkey and systematically divided into two groups: face-to-face education (n = 35) and video-based education (n = 35). The study spanned from January to June 2023, with participants evaluated using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool pre- and post-intervention. Results In the group that who received face-to-face breastfeeding education, the difference between pre-test and post-test score averages was statistically significant (p<0.05). While in the group that who received video-based breastfeeding education, the difference between pre-test and post-test score averages was not statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion It was concluded that face-to-face education is more effective in informing mothers compared to video-based education. However, video-based education also positively affected mothers breastfeeding, and there was no significant difference in breastfeeding skills between mothers who received video-based and face-to-face breastfeeding education.Further research is needed to explore the long-term impacts of these educational approaches on breastfeeding continuation rates.