Midwifery Students' Opinions on Educational Material Development and Evaluation in Birth Education

NCT06989528 | Active Not Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 2024\992Antalya Bilim University
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 25
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of midwifery students in preparing educational materials as part of the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course at Antalya Bilim University. The study will evaluate both the students' perspectives on the preparation process and the educational materials they developed. The research is designed to support the development of professional skills by engaging students in the creation of tangible learning tools such as models and visual materials.

Conditions

Educational Problems; Student

Keywords

Midwifery Students; Educational Materials; Maternal Health Education; Postpartum Period

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Themes identified in students' responses during semi-structured interviews on the impact of educational material preparation on professional knowledge and skills

  Qualitative data will be collected via semi-structured interviews conducted with 15-20 midwifery students at the end of the course. Thematic analysis will be performed to identify recurring themes related to knowledge acquisition, skill development, motivation, problem-solving, and integration of theory into practice. Interviews will be audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded by at least two independent researchers to ensure reliability.

  January 2025 (end of the course)

• Scores assigned to educational materials prepared by students, based on expert rubric assessing scientific accuracy, usability, visual quality, and clinical applicability

  Five faculty experts with doctoral-level qualifications will evaluate each student-created educational material using a standardized scoring rubric with 7 criteria. Each criterion will be scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = poor, 5 = excellent). Total score range: 7-35. Higher scores indicate better quality and relevance. Inter-rater reliability will be assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). The materials will be anonymized and scored independently.

  December 2024 - January 2025 (evaluation phase)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Themes identified in students' suggestions for improving the educational material preparation process in midwifery education

  At the end of the course (May 2025)

• Themes identified in students' experiences related to motivation and professional development during the educational material preparation process

  At the end of the course (May 2025)

• Themes identified in students' perceptions of digital skill development and technology use during the educational material preparation process

  At the end of the course (May 2025)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Third-year midwifery students enrolled in the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course at Antalya Bilim University during the 2024-2025 academic year. Participants are selected from a total of 39 students based on voluntary participation and willingness to complete the educational material preparation process.

You may qualify if:

• rd-year midwifery students
• Enrolled in the "Normal Birth and Postpartum Period" course
• Voluntary participation and informed consent
• Completion of material preparation task

You may not qualify if:

• Withdrawal from the course or failure to attend data collection sessions
• Incomplete or substandard educational material submission

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Antalya Bilim University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Seda Serhatlıoğlu

Döşemealtı, Antalya, 07190, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Master

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 9, 2025
• First Posted: May 25, 2025
• Study Start: May 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 10, 2025
• Study Completion: May 30, 2025
• Last Updated: May 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)