PregnancyPPE-HPMNCT07814768
Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model
A study testing Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model in people with Pregnancy, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy
- What is being tested?
- Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2026to 15 May 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 35 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites
Hacettepe University
Ankara
Gülten Koç, Prof. Dr., gultenko@hacettepe.edu.tr
gultenko@hacettepe.edu.tr
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Tokat Province, Tokat Province, 60500
Abdurrahim Uyanık, Lecturer, 05419634590, abdurrahim.uyanik@gop.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model on the Empowerment, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, and Quality of Life of Pregnant Women
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.
Read more
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.
Read the detailed description
Pregnancy is an important period in which women experience substantial physical, psychological, and social changes that may influence their health behaviors, sense of empowerment, and quality of life. Prenatal education can support pregnant women in developing healthy lifestyle behaviors, making informed health-related decisions, and adapting to the changes associated with pregnancy. However, conventional prenatal education may be limited by time, accessibility, and the ability of women to review educational content at their own pace.
The Health Promotion Model provides a theoretical framework for understanding and supporting health-promoting behaviors by addressing individual characteristics, perceived benefits and barriers, self-efficacy, interpersonal influences, and situational factors. Integrating this model into prenatal education may help pregnant women recognize factors affecting their health behaviors and strengthen their ability to actively participate in decisions related to their health during pregnancy.
Podcasts may provide an accessible and flexible method for reinforcing prenatal education. Because podcast content can be listened to repeatedly and at a time and place convenient for the participant, it may facilitate continued engagement with educational information beyond scheduled online sessions. Combining structured online prenatal education with podcast-based reinforcement may therefore provide an innovative approach to supporting health promotion during pregnancy.
This study is designed to determine whether a prenatal education program based on the Health Promotion Model and supported by podcasts can improve pregnant women's empowerment, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life compared with routine prenatal care. The intervention is intended to provide structured educational content while reinforcing key messages through podcasts, reminders, and motivational communication throughout the intervention period.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Being tested
- Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model
- Keywords
- Pregnancy, Podcast, Health Promotion Model, Empowerment, Healthy lifestyle behaviors
- Medical subject headings
- Empowerment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion ModelBehavioural
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Receives: 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. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: 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.
Measured: Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Sep 2026
- Study start15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion15 May 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PregnancyStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- 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.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Hacettepe University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdurrahim UYANIK, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07814768
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Hacettepe University PhD
- Acronym
- PPE-HPM
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because the data contain potentially identifiable and sensitive participant information. Data will be used only for the purposes specified in the study protocol and will be securely stored and managed in accordance with applicable ethical and data protection requirements.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model on the Empowerment, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, and Quality of Life of Pregnant Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07814768
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PPE-HPM / Hacettepe University PhD
- Conditions
- Pregnancy
- Keywords
- Pregnancy, Podcast, Health Promotion Model, Empowerment, Healthy lifestyle behaviors
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Hacettepe University
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 May 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Sep 2026 (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.
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.
Detailed description
Pregnancy is an important period in which women experience substantial physical, psychological, and social changes that may influence their health behaviors, sense of empowerment, and quality of life. Prenatal education can support pregnant women in developing healthy lifestyle behaviors, making informed health-related decisions, and adapting to the changes associated with pregnancy. However, conventional prenatal education may be limited by time, accessibility, and the ability of women to review educational content at their own pace.
The Health Promotion Model provides a theoretical framework for understanding and supporting health-promoting behaviors by addressing individual characteristics, perceived benefits and barriers, self-efficacy, interpersonal influences, and situational factors. Integrating this model into prenatal education may help pregnant women recognize factors affecting their health behaviors and strengthen their ability to actively participate in decisions related to their health during pregnancy.
Podcasts may provide an accessible and flexible method for reinforcing prenatal education. Because podcast content can be listened to repeatedly and at a time and place convenient for the participant, it may facilitate continued engagement with educational information beyond scheduled online sessions. Combining structured online prenatal education with podcast-based reinforcement may therefore provide an innovative approach to supporting health promotion during pregnancy.
This study is designed to determine whether a prenatal education program based on the Health Promotion Model and supported by podcasts can improve pregnant women's empowerment, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life compared with routine prenatal care. The intervention is intended to provide structured educational content while reinforcing key messages through podcasts, reminders, and motivational communication throughout the intervention period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- 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.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion ModelParticipants 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. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants assigned to the control group will not receive the study intervention during the intervention period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion ModelThe 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. | Behavioural | Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Group |
Primary outcome
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Pregnancy Scale
Time frame: Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).
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.
Pregnancy Related Empowerment Scale
Time frame: Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).
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.
Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale (PREG-QOL)
Time frame: Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).
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.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because the data contain potentially identifiable and sensitive participant information. Data will be used only for the purposes specified in the study protocol and will be securely stored and managed in accordance with applicable ethical and data protection requirements.
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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.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Based on the Health Promotion Model in people with Pregnancy, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 2 sites 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 6 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Abdurrahim Uyanık, MSc (05419634590, abdrrhm_ynk@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Pregnancy Scale (time frame: Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).). 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 Sep 2026.