Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model

NCT07814768 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Hacettepe University PhD
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of podcast-supported prenatal education based on the Health Promotion Model on empowerment, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life among pregnant women. A total of 60 pregnant women at 8-12 weeks of gestation who meet the eligibility criteria will be included in the study and randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=30) or a control group (n=30) using block randomization. At baseline, participants in both groups will complete a Descriptive Information Form, the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale in Pregnancy, the Pregnant Women Empowerment Scale, and the Pregnancy Quality of Life Scale. Following the baseline assessment, participants will be informed about the study process and the intervention schedule. Participants in the intervention group will receive a four-week online prenatal education program based on the Health Promotion Model, consisting of eight educational modules delivered twice a week. After each educational session, a podcast related to the session content will be shared with the participants. During the intervention period, participants will also receive reminders to listen to the podcasts and motivational messages to support their participation in the program. Participants in the control group will receive routine prenatal care and will be included in a WhatsApp group for communication related to the study. They will not receive the podcast-supported prenatal education program during the intervention period. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale in Pregnancy, Pregnant Women Empowerment Scale, and Pregnancy Quality of Life Scale will be administered to participants at three time points: baseline at 8-12 weeks of gestation, immediately after completion of the educational intervention at 20 weeks of gestation, and at 32 weeks of gestation. Changes in empowerment, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life will be compared between the intervention and control groups.

Conditions

Pregnancy

Keywords

Pregnancy; Podcast; Health Promotion Model; Empowerment; Healthy lifestyle behaviors

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Pregnancy Scale

  Description: Change in healthy lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy, measured using the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Pregnancy Scale, a 29-item, 5-point Likert-type scale with a total score ranging from 29 to 145. Higher scores indicate more positive healthy lifestyle behaviours during pregnancy.

  Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).

• Pregnancy Related Empowerment Scale

  Description: Change in empowerment levels among pregnant women, measured using the Pregnancy-Related Empowerment Scale, a 13-item, 4-point Likert-type scale with a total score ranging from 13 to 52. Higher scores indicate higher levels of empowerment among pregnant women.

  Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).

• Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale (PREG-QOL)

  Description: Change in quality of life among pregnant women, measured using the Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale (PREG-QOL), a 26-item scale with a total score ranging from 26 to 130. Thirteen items are reverse-scored. Higher scores indicate better quality of life among pregnant women.

  Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).

Study Arms (2)

Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants assigned to this group will receive an online prenatal education program based on the Health Promotion Model for four weeks. The program will consist of eight educational modules delivered twice weekly. Following each session, a podcast related to the educational content will be provided. Reminders and motivational messages will be sent during the intervention period to encourage podcast listening and continued participation.

Behavioral: Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants assigned to the control group will not receive the study intervention during the intervention period.

Interventions

Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model BEHAVIORAL

The intervention is a four-week online prenatal education program based on the Health Promotion Model. The program consists of eight educational modules delivered twice weekly. Each session provides structured prenatal education addressing health-promoting behaviors during pregnancy. Following each online education session, participants receive a podcast related to the session content to reinforce the educational messages and support learning outside the scheduled sessions. During the four-week intervention period, reminders to listen to the podcasts and motivational messages are sent to encourage continued participation and engagement with the program.

Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Are pregnant women aged 18-35 years;
• Have not been diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy;
• Have no hearing or visual impairment that would interfere with participation in the intervention;
• Are able to speak and understand Turkish;
• Have access to the internet; and
• Use a smartphone or tablet.

You may not qualify if:

• Are already participating in prenatal education at the hospital's pregnancy school;
• Do not complete the entire educational program;
• Are identified as having a maternal or fetal risk during the intervention period; or
• Indicate a desire to withdraw from the study at any stage.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University: lead
• Hacettepe University: collaborator

Study Sites (2)

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Tokat Province, Tokat Province, 60500, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Empowerment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social Behavior; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Abdurrahim Uyanık, MSc

CONTACT

05419634590; abdrrhm_ynk@hotmail.com

Abdurrahim Uyanık, MSc

CONTACT

+9005419634590; abdurrahim.uyanik@gop.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: This is an open-label study. Participants, care providers, and investigators are not masked to group allocation. However, the statistical analysis will be performed by an independent data analyst who will be blinded to the identity of the intervention and control groups through coded group labels.
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Model Details: This study uses a parallel-group interventional study model. Eligible pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group using block randomization. The intervention group will receive a four-week podcast-supported prenatal education program based on the Health Promotion Model, while the control group will receive routine prenatal care. Participants in both groups will be followed concurrently throughout the study, and outcomes will be assessed at predefined time points during pregnancy.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 6, 2026
• First Posted: September 11, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): December 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 15, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 15, 2027
• Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (2)