An Educational Intervention to Explore and Overcome Nursing Students' Breastfeeding Barriers: A Mixed-Methods Quasi-experimental Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing and midwifery students do not feel adequately prepared during their clinical training to support women who breastfeed, demanding more effective communication skills and knowledge.

Aim

The aim was to evaluate changes in students' breastfeeding knowledge.

Methods

This was a mixed-methods quasi-experimental design. Forty students voluntarily participated. Using a 1:1 ratio, 2 groups were randomly created and completed the validated questionnaire ECoLaE (pre-post). The educational program consisted of focus groups, a clinical simulation, and a visit to the local breastfeeding association.

Findings

The control group's posttest scores ranged from 6 to 20 (mean = 13.1, standard deviation [SD] = 3.0). The intervention group ranged from 12 to 20 (mean

SUBMITTER: Ramirez-Duran MDV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature