Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Virtual Reality-Based Health Promotion Education and Healthy Living Behaviors in Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
his study is a randomized controlled, single-blind, experimental research aiming to evaluate the effects of education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model-delivered through virtual reality (VR) technology and educational booklets-on healthy lifestyle behaviors in pregnant women. The study will be conducted in two Family Health Centers in Istanbul, and a total of 96 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to three groups: Experimental Group 1 (VR-based education), Experimental Group 2 (education with booklet), and Control Group (routine care). The experimental groups will receive three educational sessions, once a week for three weeks. Following the education sessions, motivational telephone interviews and follow-up assessments will be conducted. Data will be collected using the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Pregnancy Scale (HLBPS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), follow-up forms, and a postpartum evaluation form. The study aims to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of different educational methods on promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors among pregnant women.
Official title: Effects of Health Promotion Model-Based Education Given to Pregnants With Virtual Reality on Healthy Living Behaviors
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2025-05-20
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2025-08-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality-Based Prenatal Education
This intervention involves prenatal education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model delivered using immersive 360-degree virtual reality (VR) videos. The content focuses on healthy lifestyle behaviors during pregnancy, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and health responsibility. Participants view the videos via VR headsets in three weekly sessions, each lasting approximately 20 minutes. Motivational follow-up calls are conducted after the sessions.
Booklet-Based Prenatal Education
This intervention includes prenatal education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model delivered through printed booklets. The educational content is identical to that of the VR group and covers healthy behaviors in pregnancy. The booklets are discussed in three face-to-face sessions, held once per week for three weeks. Each session lasts about 20 minutes. Participants receive motivational follow-up phone calls after the sessions.
Locations (1)
Kagithane 13 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Istanbul, Kagithane, Turkey (Türkiye)