The Effect of an Emancipatory Knowing-Based Training Program on the Carbon Footprint of Postpartum Nursing Care

NCT07473219 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2024-1283
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of a training program based on Emancipatory Knowing on nurses' awareness and practices related to carbon footprint reduction in postpartum nursing care. In the first phase of the study, the carbon footprint of postpartum nursing care procedures - including those performed after both vaginal and cesarean deliveries - will be measured and compared using a validated observation-based inventory. In the second phase, nurses working in postpartum units will receive a structured educational intervention developed within the PEACE+G model framework. Before and after the training, nurses' carbon footprint-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors will be assessed. Findings are expected to contribute to the development of environmentally sustainable nursing practices in women's health.

Conditions

Behavioral Changes

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Carbon Footprint of Postpartum Nursing Care

  The carbon footprint (kg CO₂e) of postpartum nursing care procedures following vaginal and cesarean deliveries, measured using a validated observation-based carbon footprint inventory (PEACE-KAİ).

  Baseline (before intervention)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Nurses' Carbon Footprint Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior

  Baseline and immediately after intervention

• Comparison of Carbon Footprint Between Vaginal and Cesarean Delivery Postpartum Care

  Baseline (before intervention)

Study Arms (1)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Nurses working in postpartum units who will receive a structured training program based on the PEACE+G model (Emancipatory Knowing framework) aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of postpartum nursing care.

Behavioral: PEACE+G Model-Based Emancipatory Knowing Training Program

Interventions

PEACE+G Model-Based Emancipatory Knowing Training Program BEHAVIORAL

The PEACE+G Training Program is a structured educational intervention developed based on the Emancipatory Knowing framework in nursing, extended with a Governance dimension. The program consists of theoretical and reflective practice sessions delivered to postpartum unit nurses. Content covers carbon footprint measurement in healthcare, environmentally sustainable postpartum nursing care practices, and nurses' roles in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The training is organized around six core criteria: Praxis, Empowerment, Awareness, Cooperation, Evolvement, and Governance (PEACE+G). Pre-test and post-test assessments are conducted using the validated PEACE-KAİ instrument to evaluate changes in nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding carbon footprint reduction in postpartum care.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Working as a nurse in a postpartum unit Having at least 6 months of clinical experience in postpartum care Volunteering to participate in the study Being able to read and write in Turkish

You may not qualify if:

• Being on leave (maternity, sick, or annual leave) during the study period Having previously received training on carbon footprint or environmental sustainability in healthcare Withdrawing consent to participate at any stage of the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ondokuz Mayıs University: lead

Central Study Contacts

HATİCENUR BALABAN KAPTAN, RN, MSN, PhD(c) öneririm.

CONTACT

+90 5433067622; haticebalaban55@gmail.com

Ozen Kulakaç, PhD, Professor

CONTACT

09003621919; ozenkulakac@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 10, 2026
• First Posted: March 16, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2027
• Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share