The impact of tele-education support on mothers’ sense of security and breastfeeding self-efficacy during the pandemic

Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions to daily life, leading to increased anxiety, stress, and depression, particularly among postpartum women. Methods This study is a quasi-experimental design aimed at determining the effect of supportive tele-education on postpartum care offered to women during the COVID-19 period, specifically focusing on the mothers’ obsessivecompulsive behaviors, feelings of safety, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. In the study, independent t-tests and dependent t-tests were utilized. Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests were also applied. Results When comparing the scores of the Obsessive and Compulsive Behavior Scale for infant care, no statistically significant difference was found between the groups (p>0.05). The breastfeeding self-efficacy scale scores were evaluated based on the participants’ groups, and it was observed that while the scale scores remained the same in the experimental group after the second interview (35–42 days), the control group’s scores significantly decreased (p<0.05). Conclusion The study concluded that alternatives for ensuring the accessibility of health services to the community under all conditions and circumstances have been demonstrated.