Table 1 The educational sessions based on the TPB
Session | Purpose | Educational content | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Increasing the knowledge and improving the attitude of mothers towards the DHM and HMBs | -The importance of breast milk -The definition, importance and history of DHM and HMBs | -Lecture and group discussion |
2 | Addressing the role of subjective norms in mothers' milk donation behavior | -The summary of the content of the previous session -Breastfeeding mothers’ reasons and motivations for milk donation -The indications of using DHM for babies -The rules of DHM in Islam -The role of husbands and family members in donating breast milk to the HMB | -Lecture and group discussion -Two volunteer mothers were asked to express their subjective norms related to milk donation using psychodrama method. Then, the researcher guided their responses and addressed their concerns about their family and friends’ opinions on their milk donation decision |
3 | Addressing the role of perceived behavioral control in mothers' milk donation behavior | -The summary of the content of the previous session -Donors’ criteria -Milk donation contraindications -Working process and cost of milk banks -The status of milk banks in Tehran | -Lecture and group discussion -Pictures and videos of the local HMB were displayed to illustrate the practical aspects of milk donation |
4 | Addressing the behavioral intention and explaining how to implement the behavior of milk donation | -The summary of the content of the previous session -Breastmilk expression, collecting, and storing mother’s milk -The procedures of sending milk to the HMB | -Lecture and group discussion -Practical demonstration of expressing breast milk by hand and pump -Motivating mothers and assuring them of their capability to donate milk |