Evaluation of Breastfeeding Education Using the Role-Play Technique

NCT07332208 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025/019 Ethics Committee Appr
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Adolescence is defined as a period of rapid biological and physical development, as well as sexual and psychosocial maturation, during which the individual gains independence and social productivity. This developmental period largely corresponds to the age range of 10 to 19 years, consistent with the WHO (World Health Organization) definition of adolescence. Adolescent pregnancy is considered a public health issue by the WHO due to its biopsychosocial effects on maternal and child health. Adolescents often seek antenatal care late due to a lack of information, limited access to healthcare, social pressure, and fear of stigma. There are many increased risks for both mother and newborn during adolescent pregnancy. The low educational level of adolescent pregnant women also negatively affects access to necessary healthcare services. Breastfeeding is the most appropriate way to provide breast milk to the baby for healthy development. It is the healthiest, easiest, most natural, and most economical method of feeding the baby. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends initiating breastfeeding within the first hour after birth . Providing planned education to protect and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities, and to ensure they acquire correct health behaviors, is among the fundamental duties of nurses, who are in the most contact with healthy/sick individuals in the community. Role-playing is among the educational methods used to increase awareness in nursing. Role-playing is used in education as a skill-oriented teaching method that enables social communication skills, active listening, empathy for emotions, and seeing excerpts from real life in teaching knowledge and skills. Especially in educational groups with low education levels, the effectiveness of education can be increased by using the role-playing technique.

Conditions

Nursing Education; Breastfeeding Education; Adolescent Pregnancy; Nursing Interventions

Keywords

Breastfeeding; Adolescent Pregnancy; Breastfeeding Education; Role-play education

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Breastfeeding Knowledge Level

  Change in breastfeeding knowledge level assessed using a structured questionnaire developed to evaluate breastfeeding-related knowledge.

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Level

  Baseline (pre-intervention) and immediately after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Adolescent Pregnant Women Receiving Standard Breastfeeding Education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this cohort receive standard breastfeeding education as part of routine prenatal care. The education is delivered using conventional instructional methods and does not include the role-play technique.

Other: Standard Breastfeeding Education

Adolescent Pregnant Women Receiving Role-Play-Based Breastfeeding Education

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this cohort receive breastfeeding education delivered using the role-play technique as part of prenatal care. The intervention includes interactive role-play scenarios designed to improve breastfeeding knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy.

Behavioral: Role-Play-Based Breastfeeding Education

Interventions

Standard Breastfeeding Education OTHER

Participants receive standard breastfeeding education delivered according to routine prenatal care practices using conventional instructional methods.

Adolescent Pregnant Women Receiving Standard Breastfeeding Education

Role-Play-Based Breastfeeding Education BEHAVIORAL

Participants receive breastfeeding education delivered using role-play techniques as part of routine prenatal care. The intervention includes interactive role-play scenarios designed to improve breastfeeding knowledge, practical skills, and breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Adolescent Pregnant Women Receiving Role-Play-Based Breastfeeding Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 20 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adolescent pregnant women
• Not having received any formal breastfeeding education previously

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant women outside the adolescent age range
• Having previously received breastfeeding education

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Şanlıurfa Eyyübiye Ilçe Sağlık Müdürlüğü

Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, 6363, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Graduate Researcher

Model Details: Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving role-play-based breastfeeding education or a control group receiving routine care. Outcomes are compared between parallel groups.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 24, 2025
• First Posted: January 12, 2026
• Study Start: April 29, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 29, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)