PODCAST-SUPPORTED PRENATAL EDUCATION BASED ON THE HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL (PPE-HPM)

September 6, 2026 updated by: Abdurrahim UYANIK, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

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.

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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 Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Podcast-Supported Prenatal Education Group
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
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.
No Intervention: Control Group
Participants assigned to the control group will not receive the study intervention during the intervention period.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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).
Change in healthy lifestyle behaviors during pregnancy, measured using the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours in Pregnancy Scale.
Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).
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).
Change in empowerment levels among pregnant women, measured using the Pregnancy-Related Empowerment Scale.
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)
Time Frame: Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).
Change in quality of life among pregnant women, measured using the Quality of Life in Pregnancy Scale (PREG-QOL).
Baseline (8-12 weeks of gestation), post-intervention (20 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (32 weeks of gestation).

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Collaborators

Hacettepe University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

December 15, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 15, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 15, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 6, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

September 11, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 11, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Hacettepe University PhD

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

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.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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