Midwives' Perspectives on Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey

NCT07572799 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 39/3/26
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to explore how midwives in Germany perceive their professional role in the context of oral health of pregnant women and young children. A nationwide, anonymous, non-interventional online survey will be conducted to assess self-perceived role, confidence in counseling, perceived barriers, information sources, and training needs. The study is designed as an exploratory cross-sectional survey without hypothesis testing.

Conditions

Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood; Early Childhood Caries (ECC); Health Promotion by Midwives

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Self-perceived professional role in oral health assessed by a self-developed questionnaire using Likert-scale items (1-5)

  Self-perceived professional role will be assessed using multiple items developed for this study, rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Higher scores indicate a stronger perceived role in oral health.

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Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Self-reported confidence in oral health-related topics assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)

  Day 1

• Use of information sources related to oral health (self-reported questionnaire)

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• Perceived barriers to addressing oral health in practice assessed by Likert-scale items (1-5)

  Day 1

• Training needs and interests in oral health (self-reported questionnaire)

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Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of practicing midwives in Germany, including both employed and self-employed professionals working in various care settings. Participants are involved in antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care and regularly interact with pregnant women, parents, and young children. Recruitment is carried out via professional midwifery organizations and networks.

You may qualify if:

• Practicing midwives in Germany
• Age ≥ 18 years
• Consent to participate in the online survey

You may not qualify if:

• Age \< 18 years
• Not currently working as a midwife
• Students without completed professional qualification
• No informed consent provided

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Medical Center Goettingen: lead

Central Study Contacts

Jana Biermann, Dr. med. dent.

CONTACT

0049+5513960888; jana.biermann@med.uni-goettingen.de

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 23, 2026
• First Posted: May 7, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 1, 2026
• Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share