Metaverse- and VR-Supported Education in the Digital Breastfeeding Museum: Effects on Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, Success

The pregnant women in this group received training supported by Metaverse and virtual reality (VR) in the digital breastfeeding museum. The training began when pregnant women wore VR headsets (Meta Quest 2) and entered the digital museum using hand controllers. To prevent physical risks like falling or bumping, they navigated the environment safely from where they were seated. Educational content was accessed via personalized avatars. Participants moved between rooms by walking virtually or clicking on circular transition portals. The researcher provided guidance when needed. Video durations varied by topic, totaling around 40 minutes. Mothers could rewatch videos and pause/resume the training on the same day. They engaged with visual, auditory, and written materials, spending approximately one hour in the museum.