Evaluation of effectiveness of breastfeeding in-service education based on Watson’s Theory of Human Caring given to childbirth, breastfeeding educator nurses and midwives
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2021
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Pamukkale University
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Purpose: To evaluate effectiveness of breastfeeding education based on Watson’s Human Caring Theory (HCT) given refreshment course for childbirth educator/breastfeeding consultant. Materials and methods: Breastfeeding continuing education program was based on Watson’s HCT. Before/ after course, evaluations of participants regarding their education programme were examined. Course goals were evaluated with using pre-and post-test. It is mixed type qualitative, quantitative research. 36 pregnant school educators / breastfeeding nurses were included in the course program. In collecting data; “Pre-Post Course Evaluation Forms” were used. Data were evaluated in SPSS-22 program, numbers and percentages were used for socio-demographic and professional characteristics. To analyze the increase in knowledge level, paired samples t-test was used. Thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Results: The average age of participants is 43.5, it was determined that they had been breastfeeding training for 3.7 years. After course, it was determined that participants mostly preferred to use video display/role-play/ meditation (44.1%) and presentation (24.5%) methods, and they also plan to use Watson’s approaches (19.6%) innovatively. It was determined that participants pointed out more importance to instillation of faith-hope, expression, promotion and acceptance of expression of positive-negative feelings, promotion of interpersonal teaching-learning, provision for supportive, protective, and/or corrective mental, physical, sociocultural, and spiritual environment, and assistance with gratification of human needs. Conclusion: Breastfeeding education program based on Watson’s HCT has increased awareness of participants. It has been determined that participants will include innovative education method, Human Care Theories carative factors in their programs. © 2021, Pamukkale University. All rights reserved.
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Breastfeeding; in-service education; midwives; nurses; theory of human caring
