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Evaluation of a joint breastfeeding education for public health nursing and midwifery students at University A: Second report ー Knowledge and skills required for breastfeeding support
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Asahikawa Medical University, Department of Nursing, asahikawa, Japan
Eur J Midwifery 2026;10(Supplement 1):A849
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A 90-minute joint lesson designed to cultivate breastfeeding support skills among fourth-year students is offered at University A, which provides basic nursing education and includes both midwifery and public health nursing programs. The initial report confirmed that the lesson improved knowledge on aspects such as the benefits of breastfeeding.
OBJECTIVES:
The second report evaluated the joint lesson in terms of latch-on/positioning (hereinafter "breastfeeding") knowledge and teaching ability (hereinafter "skills") using a pre–post survey.
METHODS:
This quantitative study included 14 participants (six midwifery students and eight public health nursing students). Survey items assessed breastfeeding knowledge (maximum: 22 points), skills (maximum: 22 points), and whether students had previously studied breastfeeding, provided breastfeeding support, or participated in joint breastfeeding education at another institution. A non-parametric test was used for analysis.This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Asahikawa Medical University (Approval No.: 23119).There were no conflicts of interest.
RESULTS:
Median pre- and post-lesson scores were 19.0 and 21.0 for breastfeeding knowledge, and 7.0 and 17.0 for skills, respectively—indicating significant improvement (p < 0.01). Although 92.9% of participants had previously studied or provided breastfeeding support, none had engaged in joint breastfeeding education at another institution.
CONCLUSIONS:
Although more than 90% of students had prior experience studying or providing breastfeeding support, pre-lesson skill levels were low, with a median score of just 7 points (31.8%). This improved to 17 points (77.2%) after the lesson. The joint lesson appears effective in enhancing both breastfeeding knowledge and skills. Further investigation is needed to explore strategies for strengthening pre-lesson skill acquisition and expanding joint learning opportunities with other educational institutions.
KEY MESSAGE:
The joint lesson enhanced breastfeeding knowledge and skills. Poster session 3 (Group B)
A 90-minute joint lesson designed to cultivate breastfeeding support skills among fourth-year students is offered at University A, which provides basic nursing education and includes both midwifery and public health nursing programs. The initial report confirmed that the lesson improved knowledge on aspects such as the benefits of breastfeeding.
OBJECTIVES:
The second report evaluated the joint lesson in terms of latch-on/positioning (hereinafter "breastfeeding") knowledge and teaching ability (hereinafter "skills") using a pre–post survey.
METHODS:
This quantitative study included 14 participants (six midwifery students and eight public health nursing students). Survey items assessed breastfeeding knowledge (maximum: 22 points), skills (maximum: 22 points), and whether students had previously studied breastfeeding, provided breastfeeding support, or participated in joint breastfeeding education at another institution. A non-parametric test was used for analysis.This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Asahikawa Medical University (Approval No.: 23119).There were no conflicts of interest.
RESULTS:
Median pre- and post-lesson scores were 19.0 and 21.0 for breastfeeding knowledge, and 7.0 and 17.0 for skills, respectively—indicating significant improvement (p < 0.01). Although 92.9% of participants had previously studied or provided breastfeeding support, none had engaged in joint breastfeeding education at another institution.
CONCLUSIONS:
Although more than 90% of students had prior experience studying or providing breastfeeding support, pre-lesson skill levels were low, with a median score of just 7 points (31.8%). This improved to 17 points (77.2%) after the lesson. The joint lesson appears effective in enhancing both breastfeeding knowledge and skills. Further investigation is needed to explore strategies for strengthening pre-lesson skill acquisition and expanding joint learning opportunities with other educational institutions.
KEY MESSAGE:
The joint lesson enhanced breastfeeding knowledge and skills. Poster session 3 (Group B)
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