Clinical trial NCT06862661: Enhancing Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Filipino Mothers: Assessing the Impact of the LactApp m-Health Tool
Official title: Enhancing Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Filipino Mothers: Assessing the Impact of the LactApp m-Health Tool
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Breastfeeding Education
Keywords: Breastfeeding practices
Breastfeeding self-efficacy
Lactation Support
Maternal Health
Mobile Health Applications
Lead sponsor: Angeles University Foundation
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-03-06
Enrollment: 280
Sex: FEMALE
Minimum age (years): 16
Maximum age (years): 45
Standard ages: CHILD
ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SEQUENTIAL
Intervention model description: The intervention involves introducing the LactApp tool to mothers to enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy. Researchers assist participants in downloading and navigating the app, which offers features like daily breastfeeding tips, tracking tools, and expert support. Mothers are encouraged to use the app regularly, with weekly follow-ups to monitor engagement and provide additional support, aiming to improve their breastfeeding experience.
Primary purpose: OTHER

Brief summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of LactApp in improving breastfeeding self-efficacy among Filipino mothers.

Detailed description: Breastfeeding is crucial for maternal and child health, but Filipino mothers face significant challenges, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has limited access to traditional breastfeeding support. This study proposes evaluating the LactApp mobile application as a tool to enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy among Filipino mothers and improve nursing education.

The study's objectives include assessing LactApp's effectiveness in boosting mothers' confidence in breastfeeding and identifying gaps in nursing students' breastfeeding education. A mixed-methods approach will be used, combining quantitative assessments (via the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form) and qualitative focus group discussions with mothers and nursing students. The study will also analyze user engagement and common breastfeeding queries to tailor educational content.

Expected outcomes include empowering nursing students with better breastfeeding knowledge, improving maternal support, and integrating digital tools like LactApp into nursing curricula. Ultimately, the study aims to enhance breastfeeding outcomes for Filipino mothers and contribute to improved maternal and child health in the community.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Females aged 16-45, including those who are pregnant or have recently given birth (within the last 12 months).
* Females who are currently seeking breastfeeding support and are open to using the LactApp tool.
* Females who are willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Females who are not intending to breastfeed.
* Females with significant health issues that may impair their ability to use the LactApp tool or participate in the study.
* Females who are not fluent in the language in which the LactApp tool is provided, making it difficult for them to engage with the content.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Change in breastfeeding self-efficacy
timeFrame: From enrollment to the end of the intervention at 3 months
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Maternal Confidence in Breastfeeding
timeFrame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.
measure: Decision-Making in Breastfeeding Practices
timeFrame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.
measure: Sense of Empowerment
timeFrame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.
measure: Identification of Barriers
timeFrame: Four weeks after intervention to the end of 3 months.
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Angeles City
country: Philippines
facility: Angeles University Foundation, Mac Arthur Highway
state: Pampanga
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