The effect of emotional freedom technique on maternity blues symptoms and breastfeeding self-efficacy: a randomized controlled trial

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dc.contributor.authorÇuvadar, Ayşe
dc.contributor.authorGuksu, Zuhal
dc.contributor.authorÇuvadar Baş, Yeter
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-19T07:42:46Z
dc.date.available2026-02-19T07:42:46Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentMeslek Yüksekokulu, Gedik Meslek Yüksekokulu, İlk ve Acil Yardım Programı
dc.description.abstractBackground: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a complementary method used to reduce psychological distress and enhance self-efficacy. Postpartum women with maternity blues often experience emotional difficulties that may negatively affect breastfeeding. Evaluating the effect of EFT on maternity blues and breastfeeding self-efficacy can contribute to improving postpartum care. Methods: This randomized controlled, parallel-group study with a pre-test–post-test design included 64 breastfeeding women aged 18–39 who had a Maternity Blues Scale score above 100. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Maternity Blues Scale, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form. The intervention group received two sessions of EFT, each lasting approximately 45–60 min, while the control group received routine breastfeeding counseling. Results: In this study, we investigated the effect of EFT on breastfeeding outcomes in women experiencing maternity blues. Following the intervention, EFT significantly reduced maternity blues scores (post-test Z = -6.880, p < 0.001) and increased breastfeeding self-efficacy scores (post-test Z = -6.380, p < 0.001). Specifically, the mean Maternity Blues Scale (MBS) score decreased by 57.5%, corresponding to a large effect size (Cohen’s d = -3.72), while the mean Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form (BSES-SF) score increased by 33.7%, also demonstrating a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.55). These findings indicate that EFT had a substantial positive impact on reducing postpartum emotional distress and enhancing breastfeeding confidence among mothers. Conclusion: EFT stands out with its easy applicability, effectiveness, low cost, and non-invasive structure. This study demonstrates that EFT can effectively alleviate maternity blues and enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy, highlighting its potential as a practical intervention for postpartum care.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s42399-026-02261-7
dc.identifier.issn2523-8973
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105029690956
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/A
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-026-02261-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11501/2647
dc.identifier.volume8
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.institutionauthorÇuvadar Baş, Yeter
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0001-9020-1655
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Nature
dc.relation.ispartofSN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subjectBreastfeeding
dc.subjectEmotional Freedom Technique
dc.subjectMaternity Blues
dc.subjectWomen
dc.titleThe effect of emotional freedom technique on maternity blues symptoms and breastfeeding self-efficacy: a randomized controlled trial
dc.typeArticle

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