Postpartum PeriodNCT07702058
Mindfulness-Based Postpartum Discharge Education on Maternal Role and Anxiety
An observational study of Postpartum Period and Anxiety, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study will be conducted as a quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest control group design at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Research and Practice Hospital, aiming to evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based postpartum discharge education on mothers' maternal… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Period, Anxiety, Maternal Behavior
- How many people
- 84 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 9 Jul 2026to 31 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
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 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Postpartum women aged 18 and older who had a healthy singleton birth and are hospitalized in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Research and Practice Hospital within their first 24 hours postpartum.
Who may be able to join
- Mothers aged 18 and older who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
- Mothers who have had a healthy singleton birth
- Mothers who are in the postpartum ward within the first 24 hours after delivery
- Mothers living in the same home environment with their baby
- Mothers who can read and understand Turkish and fully complete the questionnaires
- Mothers who can use mobile communication tools (e.g., WhatsApp)
- Mothers whose health status is suitable to participate in the education process
Who cannot join
- Mothers with serious physical or psychiatric illnesses in the postpartum period
- Mothers whose newborns are admitted to the intensive care unit or have serious health problems
- Mothers who have previously participated in a mindfulness-based education or therapy program
- Mothers who cannot participate regularly in the education process or maintain communication during the follow-up period
- Mothers who incompletely fill out the questionnaires or do not participate in the post-test phase
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University University Hospital
Tokat Province, Tokat Province, 60100
Damlagul ACAR, MSc Student, +90 552 829 30 11, damlagul.acar7825@gop.edu.tr
Damlagul ACAR, MSc Student
About this study
Official title: The Effects of Mindfulness-Based Postpartum Discharge Education on Mothers' Maternal Role Perception and Anxiety Levels
This study will be conducted as a quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest control group design at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Research and Practice Hospital, aiming to evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based postpartum discharge education on mothers' maternal role perception and anxiety levels. The sample will consist of 84 postpartum women (42 in the experimental group and 42 in the control group) who meet the inclusion criteria, determined through G*Power analysis. Stratified randomization will be used for group allocation. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, the Maternal Role Perception Scale, and the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale. Within the first 24 hours postpartum (baseline/pretest), the experimental group will receive a 60-minute individual "Mindfulness-Based Postpartum Education Program" administered by the researcher in addition to routine discharge care, while the control group will receive only standard hospital discharge education. One week after the education, a second measurement will be applied to both groups. Subsequently, the experimental group will be systematically followed up for one month via WhatsApp with weekly reminder messages and monitoring charts. At the end of the first postpartum month (30th day), the final posttest measurements will be completed. The effects of the education over repeated time points will be analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software with descriptive statistics, parametric tests (Independent/Paired Sample t-test, repeated measures Two-Way ANOVA, Pearson correlation), and non-parametric tests (Mann Whitney U, Wilcoxon, Spearman correlation) at a significance level of 0.05.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Period, Anxiety, Maternal Behavior
- Keywords
- Mindfulness, Maternal Role, Discharge Education, Midwifery
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Mothers in this group will receive a mindfulness-based discharge education program. | |
| Control Group | Mothers in this group will receive standard routine hospital discharge care. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Maternal Role Perception
Evaluated using the Maternal Role Perception Scale developed by Arpaci Kizildag and Yigit (2022). The scale consists of 26 items scored on a 5-point Likert-type scale (1=Strongly Disagree to 5=Strongly Agree) and includes reversed items. The total score ranges from 26 to 130. A total score of 26 indicates the lowest (worst) level of maternal role perception, while a total score of 130 indicates the highest (best) and most advanced level of maternal role perception. Higher scores signify a better and more developed perception of the maternal role.
Measured: Within the first 24 hours postpartum (baseline), at 1 week postpartum, and at 1 month postpartum.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale
Evaluated using the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale - Turkish Version (PSAS-TR) adapted by Duran (2019). The scale consists of 47 items scored on a 4-point Likert-type scale (1=Never to 4=Almost always). The total score ranges from 47 to 188. Higher scores signify a higher level of postpartum anxiety. Specifically, a total score of 73 or below indicates low anxiety, a score between 74 and 100 indicates moderate anxiety, and a score of 101 or above indicates a high level of postpartum anxiety.
Measured: Within the first 24 hours postpartum (baseline), at 1 week postpartum, and at 1 month postpartum.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Jul 2026
- Study start9 Jul 2026
- Primary completion9 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postpartum PeriodStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 84 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Damlagül ACAR, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07702058
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 718430
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 9 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No