Table 4 Comparison of postpartum health behaviours and maternal-infant health outcomes between the teach-back group and the control group (n = 258)

Exclusive breastfeeding within 24 hours postpartum

72(56.3)

35(26.9)

22.853 ^b

<0.001

Exclusive breastfeeding within 42 days postpartum

75(58.6)

22(16.9)

47.735 ^b

<0.001

Uptake of check-up at the 42 days postpartum

122(95.3)

109(83.8)

9.050 ^b

0.003

Complete uptake of recommended vaccines

125(97.7)

118(90.8)

5.586 ^b

0.018

Postpartum infection

0

4(3.1)

2.239 ^a

0.135

Subinvolution of uterus

3(2.3)

13(10)

6.499 ^b

0.011

Acute mastitis

25(19.5)

41(31.5)

4.884 ^b

0.027

Postpartum constipation

32(25)

51(39.2)

5.986 ^b

0.014

Overweight

23(18)

38(29.2)

4.531 ^b

0.033

Diaper dermatitis

19(14.8)

42(32.3)

10.896 ^b

0.001