Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Lecturer of Woman’s Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.
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3 Lecturer of Woman Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt.
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Lecturer of Woman Health and Obstetrics Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
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Lecturer of Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Breast massage is a simple, affordable, and effective technique for implementation after
childbirth and adoption as the mainstay to improve breastfeeding success. This study aimed to examine
the effect of oxytocin versus Oketani massage on breastfeeding predictors among primipara women.
Method: A quasi-experimental design (nonequivalent control group pretest/posttest) was utilized. A
convenience sample of 108 primipara women was selected and was divided into three groups (36
primipara women in each group control, oxytocin, and Oketani massage). Setting: This study was
conducted at Minia University Hospital for Maternity and Child. Minia governorate, Egypt. Four tools
were used: the structured interview questionnaire schedule, the LATCH Assessment tool, the Infant
Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form. Results: There
was no significant difference between the control group and the study groups in terms of mean
breastfeeding support, success, and self-efficacy at pre- test (p> 0.05). However, at six hours and on
discharge after the intervention, there were highly statistically significant differences between the control
group and study after intervention in mean breastfeeding support and success Also, on discharge and at 1
week after intervention, high statistical significance (p 0.001) was found in the differences in mean
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy between the control group and the study groups. Conclusion: Breastfeeding
support, success, and self-efficacy scores were significantly higher among the study groups than control
group (p<0.001). Recommendation: Raise awareness among maternity nurses about Oxytocin and
Oketani massages to be implemented into practice.
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