Browsing by Author "Eksioglu, Aysun"

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Effect of Delivery Method on Breastfeeding Status in Primiparous Mothers Within the First 24 Hours
(Springer Publishing Co, 2024) Yesil, Yesim; Oner, Serap; Celik, Gulbiye Dinc; Bay, Habibe; Eksioglu, Aysun; Turfan, Esin Ceber
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of the delivery method on breastfeeding status of primiparous mothers during the first 24 hours. Methods: In this descriptive and analytical study, the sample consisted of 126 primiparous mothers with vaginal (n = 54) and cesarean (n = 72) deliveries. The research data were collected in a hospital through a personal information form and LATCH. Breastfeeding was assessed at the 6th, 12th, and 24th hours within the first 24 -hour period after the delivery. Results: A total of 83.3% of mothers with vaginal delivery started out breastfeeding in the first hour, while the rate was 43.1% for mothers with cesarean delivery. A total of 94.4% of mothers who had vaginal birth gave their babies colostrum, whereas the rate was 80.6% for mothers who had a cesarean birth. While there were no statistically significant differences in Applications 1 and 3 between the LATCH scores of mothers with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, Application 2 produced a significant difference (p < .05). Conclusions: Delivery method influenced the breastfeeding behavior and had an impact particularly on initiation of breastfeeding in the first hour.
Mothers' Practices on Hygiene of Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Equipment
(Springer Publishing Co, 2025) Eksioglu, Aysun; Menelese, Aysenur; Yesli, Yesim; Turfan, Esin Ceber; Çeber Turfan, Esin; Menekşe, Ayşenur; Yeşil, Yeşim
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the cleaning and hygiene practices of breast milk equipment of mothers with infants aged 0-6 months in Turkey. Method: A descriptive study was carried out with 230 mothers who visited a family health center in & Idot;zmir between January and March 2023. Descriptive analyses were used in the evaluation of the data. Results: Half of the mothers washed their hands before breastfeeding or expressing milk, with an average daily breast care frequency of 3.90 +/- 2.90. Among those using feeding equipment, 85.7% boiled items, averaging 8.38 +/- 7.69 minutes, while 14% never boiled them. Cleaning frequency varied: 68.2% cleaned after each use, 21.2% daily, and 10.6% a few times a week. Water was the most common cleaning method. Conclusion: Health professionals should guide mothers in Turkey on the proper cleaning of breast milk equipment and emphasize the importance of handwashing as a basic hygiene practice.