Interpretations of the main findings
overweight, constipation
ACUTE MASTITIS, DIAPER DERMATITIS, COMPLICATIONS, UTERUS
This study shows that the teach-back method is an effective method for enhancing MHL, leading to positive postpartum health behaviours, and improving postpartum maternal-infant health outcomes among women with LMHL.In this study, the education programme embedded in the teach-back method was more effective than the conventional one in improving MHL among women with LMHL. This result is consistent with those from the majority of studies on the use and effects of the teach-back method in maternal and infant care as well as in other clinical settings [Previous studies have not shown consistent results regarding the effects of the teach-back method in promoting self-care skills, healthy lifestyles, and health behaviours [The present study shows that the incidences of postpartum maternal-infant complications and health problems, including subinvolution of the uterus, acute mastitis, constipation, overweight and diaper dermatitis, were significantly reduced by the teach-back education programme that was provided to women with LMHL. This result aligns with previous studies that have agreed on the positive effects of this educational method on health outcomes in different clinical settings [