Educational Podcasts, Antenatal ClassesNCT07124663
The Effect of Podcast and Pregnancy School Education on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Infant Feeding Attitudes
A study testing Breastfeeding education in people with Educational Podcasts, Antenatal Classes, run by Sakarya University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Self-efficacy is a fundamental component for individuals to effectively manage and succeed in a given domain. In this context, breastfeeding self-efficacy is essential for the successful initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Educational Podcasts, Antenatal Classes
- What is being tested?
- Breastfeeding education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2025to 1 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Pregnant women who are at least in the 28th week of gestation and have not yet given birth
- Pregnant women in the podcast intervention group who confirm that they can access the provided links
- Pregnant women in the antenatal class education group who are able to attend the SEAH antenatal education unit
- Primigravida women (women in their first pregnancy)
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women diagnosed with high-risk pregnancies
- Pregnant women who do not consent to participate in the study
- Pregnant women who do not have sufficient proficiency in the Turkish language
- Postpartum women who experienced preterm birth
- Postpartum women diagnosed with a condition that results in mother-infant separation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Sakarya Training and Research Hospital
Sakarya, serdivan, 54050
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Podcast Listenings and Pregnancy School Trainings in the Antenatal Period on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Infant Feeding Attitudes in the Postpartum Period
Self-efficacy is a fundamental component for individuals to effectively manage and succeed in a given domain. In this context, breastfeeding self-efficacy is essential for the successful initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. High levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy among pregnant women facilitate adaptation to the postpartum period. Educational interventions provided during the final stages of pregnancy contribute to increased self-efficacy and promote smoother adjustment to the postpartum process. Therefore, antenatal education plays a crucial role in preparing women for the postpartum period.
Accessibility to educational programs is key to reaching a larger population of pregnant women. Antenatal classes offer rich and comprehensive content, but their in-person nature requires women to physically attend clinical settings. It is essential that educational materials are also accessible to women who are unable to attend such facilities. Podcasts, which have become a part of our daily lives in recent years, can be utilized as an educational tool during pregnancy and other life stages. Podcasts are media files distributed over the internet and playable on portable devices. The core purpose of a podcast is to provide professional audio content that can be listened to anytime, anywhere, based on the listener's preference. This makes podcast-based education a highly accessible form of learning, particularly for pregnant women who can engage with the material as often as they wish, at their convenience of time and place.
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Moreover, because podcasts do not involve visual elements (e.g., video or images), they can serve as a supportive platform that women can utilize during daily activities such as housework, walking, or cooking.
When reviewing previous thesis studies related to antenatal education, it is evident that most have focused on how antenatal classes affect childbirth fear and birth outcomes. On the other hand, thesis studies involving podcasts have largely been conducted in the fields of journalism, communication sciences, advertising, education, and sociology. The inclusion of a podcast intervention group in the proposed thesis will contribute novel findings from a type of intervention that has not previously been applied in the health sciences. The fact that previous podcast-related theses were in different disciplines demonstrates that podcasts are not limited to a single field but can be effective across various domains. Therefore, using podcasts during pregnancy, examining their impact on successful breastfeeding, and comparing them with a traditionally used method constitutes the most distinctive aspect of this thesis. A review of the broader literature outside of theses shows that podcasts are indeed used in the health field, primarily as a tool for raising awareness on specific topics. However, only one study in the field of obstetrics was identified, which investigated the effects of educational podcasts on women's sense of control and satisfaction during childbirth. That particular study included only low-risk pregnant women. In light of existing literature and previously conducted theses, the planned study is believed to be a novel contribution to the field of midwifery. It offers a new perspective to the literature and addresses women's health in a holistic manner by encompassing both the pregnancy and postpartum periods. This comprehensive approach is considered one of the key strengths of the research.
- Conditions
- Educational Podcasts, Antenatal Classes
- Being tested
- Breastfeeding education
- Keywords
- Self-efficacy, Pregnant women, Breastfeeding, Podcast, Education
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Feeding
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Breastfeeding educationOther
Women will receive education on breast milk and breastfeeding during pregnancy.The education program consists of two sessions, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| podcast group | Experimental | Podcasts covering breastfeeding and breast milk education will be prepared by the educator. The content of the training will be developed in accordance with the antenatal education curriculum provided by the Ministry of Health. Pregnant women will have unrestricted access to the podcasts, allowing them to listen at any time and as often as they wish. Receives: Other: Breastfeeding education |
| Antenatal classes | Experimental | Presentations covering education on healthy breast milk and breastfeeding will be prepared by the educator. The content of the training presentations will be developed in accordance with the antenatal education curriculum of the Ministry of Health. The education will be delivered face-to-face once during the third trimester by the educator at the SEAH antenatal class. Receives: Other: Breastfeeding education |
| Control group | No intervention | Pregnant women assigned to this group will not receive any education; only the pregnancy identification form, the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Infant Feeding Attitude Scale will be administered. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form)
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, developed by Dennis (2003), is designed to assess a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed her baby (Dennis, 2003). The scale was adapted into Turkish culture by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). It includes two subscales: "technical" and "intrapersonal thoughts." The scale is a 5-point Likert type, with responses ranging from 1 = "Not at all confident" to 5 = "Always confident." The total score ranges from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70. A higher score indicates a higher level of breastfeeding self-efficacy. The Cronbach's alpha value for the Turkish version of the scale was reported as 0.87 (Aluş Tokat et al., 2010).
Measured: Before the intervention Two weeks after the intervention
Infant Feeding Attitude Scale
The Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) was developed to evaluate women's attitudes toward breastfeeding, to predict infant feeding choices, and to estimate the intended duration of breastfeeding (Mora et al., 1999). The Turkish adaptation of the scale was conducted by Ekşioğlu et al. (2016). It is a 17-item, 5-point Likert-type scale with responses ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Of the 17 items, 9 support breastfeeding, while 8 are favorable toward formula feeding. Items related to formula feeding are reverse scored (Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, and 17): 1=5, 2=4, 4=2, 5=1. The total attitude score ranges from a minimum of 17 (indicating a positive attitude toward bottle feeding) to a maximum of 85 (indicating a positive attitude toward breastfeeding). The scale does not have a cut-off point; higher scores indicate a more positive attitude toward breastfeeding. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the Turkish version was calculated as 0.71 (Ekşio
Measured: Before the intervention Two weeks after the intervention Two and four weeks after birth
Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form)
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES), designed to assess a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed her baby, was developed by Dennis (2003). The Turkish adaptation was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale includes two subscales: "technical" and "intrapersonal thoughts." It is a 5-point Likert-type scale with responses ranging from 1 = "Not at all confident" to 5 = "Always confident." Total scores range from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70, with higher scores indicating greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. The Cronbach's alpha value of the Turkish original version was found to be 0.86 (Aluş Tokat et al., 2010).
Measured: Two and four weeks after birth
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Aug 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Jun 2025
- Study completion1 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Educational Podcasts, Antenatal ClassesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Sakarya UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sakarya University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yasemin Hamlaci Baskaya, Sakarya University
- Investigators
- Yasemin Hamlacı Başkaya, Study director, Sakarya University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124663
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 07082025
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 15 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Podcast Listenings and Pregnancy School Trainings in the Antenatal Period on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Infant Feeding Attitudes in the Postpartum Period
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07124663
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 07082025
- Conditions
- Educational Podcasts, Antenatal Classes
- Keywords
- Self-efficacy, Pregnant women, Breastfeeding, Podcast, Education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sakarya UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Self-efficacy is a fundamental component for individuals to effectively manage and succeed in a given domain. In this context, breastfeeding self-efficacy is essential for the successful initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. High levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy among pregnant women facilitate adaptation to the postpartum period. Educational interventions provided during the final stages of pregnancy contribute to increased self-efficacy and promote smoother adjustment to the postpartum process. Therefore, antenatal education plays a crucial role in preparing women for the postpartum period.
Accessibility to educational programs is key to reaching a larger population of pregnant women. Antenatal classes offer rich and comprehensive content, but their in-person nature requires women to physically attend clinical settings. It is essential that educational materials are also accessible to women who are unable to attend such facilities. Podcasts, which have become a part of our daily lives in recent years, can be utilized as an educational tool during pregnancy and other life stages. Podcasts are media files distributed over the internet and playable on portable devices. The core purpose of a podcast is to provide professional audio content that can be listened to anytime, anywhere, based on the listener's preference. This makes podcast-based education a highly accessible form of learning, particularly for pregnant women who can engage with the material as often as they wish, at their convenience of time and place.
Moreover, because podcasts do not involve visual elements (e.g., video or images), they can serve as a supportive platform that women can utilize during daily activities such as housework, walking, or cooking.
When reviewing previous thesis studies related to antenatal education, it is evident that most have focused on how antenatal classes affect childbirth fear and birth outcomes. On the other hand, thesis studies involving podcasts have largely been conducted in the fields of journalism, communication sciences, advertising, education, and sociology. The inclusion of a podcast intervention group in the proposed thesis will contribute novel findings from a type of intervention that has not previously been applied in the health sciences. The fact that previous podcast-related theses were in different disciplines demonstrates that podcasts are not limited to a single field but can be effective across various domains. Therefore, using podcasts during pregnancy, examining their impact on successful breastfeeding, and comparing them with a traditionally used method constitutes the most distinctive aspect of this thesis. A review of the broader literature outside of theses shows that podcasts are indeed used in the health field, primarily as a tool for raising awareness on specific topics. However, only one study in the field of obstetrics was identified, which investigated the effects of educational podcasts on women's sense of control and satisfaction during childbirth. That particular study included only low-risk pregnant women. In light of existing literature and previously conducted theses, the planned study is believed to be a novel contribution to the field of midwifery. It offers a new perspective to the literature and addresses women's health in a holistic manner by encompassing both the pregnancy and postpartum periods. This comprehensive approach is considered one of the key strengths of the research.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| podcast group | Experimental | Other: Breastfeeding educationPodcasts covering breastfeeding and breast milk education will be prepared by the educator. The content of the training will be developed in accordance with the antenatal education curriculum provided by the Ministry of Health. Pregnant women will have unrestricted access to the podcasts, allowing them to listen at any time and as often as they wish. |
| Antenatal classes | Experimental | Other: Breastfeeding educationPresentations covering education on healthy breast milk and breastfeeding will be prepared by the educator. The content of the training presentations will be developed in accordance with the antenatal education curriculum of the Ministry of Health. The education will be delivered face-to-face once during the third trimester by the educator at the SEAH antenatal class. |
| Control group | No intervention | –Pregnant women assigned to this group will not receive any education; only the pregnancy identification form, the Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Infant Feeding Attitude Scale will be administered. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Pregnant women who are at least in the 28th week of gestation and have not yet given birth
- Pregnant women in the podcast intervention group who confirm that they can access the provided links
- Pregnant women in the antenatal class education group who are able to attend the SEAH antenatal education unit
- Primigravida women (women in their first pregnancy)
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Pregnant women diagnosed with high-risk pregnancies
- Pregnant women who do not consent to participate in the study
- Pregnant women who do not have sufficient proficiency in the Turkish language
- Postpartum women who experienced preterm birth
- Postpartum women diagnosed with a condition that results in mother-infant separation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding educationWomen will receive education on breast milk and breastfeeding during pregnancy.The education program consists of two sessions, with a total duration of 60 minutes. | Other | Antenatal classes, podcast group |
Primary outcome
Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form)
Time frame: Before the intervention Two weeks after the intervention
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, developed by Dennis (2003), is designed to assess a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed her baby (Dennis, 2003). The scale was adapted into Turkish culture by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). It includes two subscales: "technical" and "intrapersonal thoughts." The scale is a 5-point Likert type, with responses ranging from 1 = "Not at all confident" to 5 = "Always confident." The total score ranges from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70. A higher score indicates a higher level of breastfeeding self-efficacy. The Cronbach's alpha value for the Turkish version of the scale was reported as 0.87 (Aluş Tokat et al., 2010).
Infant Feeding Attitude Scale
Time frame: Before the intervention Two weeks after the intervention Two and four weeks after birth
The Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) was developed to evaluate women's attitudes toward breastfeeding, to predict infant feeding choices, and to estimate the intended duration of breastfeeding (Mora et al., 1999). The Turkish adaptation of the scale was conducted by Ekşioğlu et al. (2016). It is a 17-item, 5-point Likert-type scale with responses ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Of the 17 items, 9 support breastfeeding, while 8 are favorable toward formula feeding. Items related to formula feeding are reverse scored (Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, and 17): 1=5, 2=4, 4=2, 5=1. The total attitude score ranges from a minimum of 17 (indicating a positive attitude toward bottle feeding) to a maximum of 85 (indicating a positive attitude toward breastfeeding). The scale does not have a cut-off point; higher scores indicate a more positive attitude toward breastfeeding. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the Turkish version was calculated as 0.71 (Ekşio
Postnatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form)
Time frame: Two and four weeks after birth
The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (BSES), designed to assess a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed her baby, was developed by Dennis (2003). The Turkish adaptation was conducted by Aluş Tokat et al. (2010). The scale includes two subscales: "technical" and "intrapersonal thoughts." It is a 5-point Likert-type scale with responses ranging from 1 = "Not at all confident" to 5 = "Always confident." Total scores range from a minimum of 14 to a maximum of 70, with higher scores indicating greater breastfeeding self-efficacy. The Cronbach's alpha value of the Turkish original version was found to be 0.86 (Aluş Tokat et al., 2010).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Yasemin Hamlacı Başkaya study director
Sakarya University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Breastfeeding education in people with Educational Podcasts, Antenatal Classes, run by Sakarya University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Antenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form) (time frame: Before the intervention Two weeks after the intervention). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Aug 2025.