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Virtual Reality-Based Health Promotion Education and Healthy Living Behaviors in Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
This randomized controlled, open-label trial evaluated the effects of education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model, delivered through virtual reality or printed educational booklets, on healthy lifestyle behaviors in pregnant women. The study was conducted at two family health centers in Istanbul, Turkey, between April 2025 and February 2026. A total of 102 primigravida pregnant women at 12-16 weeks of gestation were randomly assigned in equal numbers to a virtual reality education group, a booklet-based education group, or a routine-care control group. Both intervention groups received three weekly educational sessions followed by five monthly motivational interviewing telephone calls, while the control group received routine prenatal care. Healthy lifestyle behaviors and depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms were assessed at baseline and at 36-38 weeks of gestation. Ninety-five participants completed the study and were included in the analyses.
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 - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
102
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2026-02-25
Last Updated
2026-09-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality-Based Prenatal Education
This behavioral intervention consisted of prenatal education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model delivered through immersive 360-degree virtual reality videos. The content focused on healthy lifestyle behaviors during pregnancy, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and health responsibility. Participants viewed the videos using virtual reality headsets in three weekly sessions. The video durations were approximately 25, 28, and 12 minutes. Following the educational sessions, participants received five monthly motivational interviewing telephone calls, each lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Booklet-Based Prenatal Education
This behavioral intervention consisted of prenatal education based on Pender's Health Promotion Model delivered through a printed booklet. The educational content was identical to that provided to the virtual reality group and focused on healthy lifestyle behaviors during pregnancy, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and health responsibility. The education was delivered in three weekly face-to-face sessions, each lasting approximately 15-30 minutes. Following the educational sessions, participants received five monthly motivational interviewing telephone calls, each lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Locations (2)
Gençosman Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Istanbul, Güngören, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kagithane 13 Nolu Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Istanbul, Kagithane, Turkey (Türkiye)