Impact of a digital storytelling intervention by the breastfeeding promotion team on breastfeeding
Objective To improve the breastfeeding rate of infants within 6 months of birth,and to promote maternal and infant health.Methods A convenience sample of 120 postpartum women were assigned to a control group or an intervention group chrono-logically,with 60 in each.The control group was given usual obstetric care,while the intervention group received a digital storytel-ling intervention provided by the breastfeeding promotion action team.The effect was evaluated before discharge and at 6 months after birth.Results A total of 47 participants in the control group and 51 in the intervention group completed the study.The breast-feeding self-efficacy score and breastfeeding rate at 6 months postpartum,as well as satisfaction with nursing care at discharge were significantly higher in the intervention group than those in the control group(all P<0.05).Conclusion Digital storytelling in-tervention provided by the breastfeeding promotion action team can enhance breastfeeding rate and maternal and infant health.