Mobile Prenatal Education for Expectant Fathers and Its Effects on Bonding, Stress, Breastfeeding and Marital Satisfaction

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Mobile-based application: The intervention is a six-module mobile-based training programme developed specifically for expectant fathers. The modules cover baby care, nutrition, sleep patterns, health and safety, emotional development and daily care. The aim is to strengthen the father-baby bond, reduce stress levels and develop a positive attitude towards breastfeeding.

Study summary

The aim of this interventional clinical trial is to assess whether a mobile-based antenatal education programme for expectant fathers has a positive effect on father-infant bonding, stress levels, and breastfeeding attitudes.

The study aims to answer the following main questions:

Does participation in a mobile-based prenatal education programme strengthen fathers' emotional bonds with their babies? Does the education reduce fathers' stress levels during the prenatal and postnatal periods? Does it increase the father's knowledge and supportive attitude towards breastfeeding? Researchers will compare whether there are measurable differences in attachment, stress, and breastfeeding attitudes between the intervention group (fathers receiving mobile-based education) and the control group (fathers receiving standard routine information).

Participants: Will complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessing attachment, stress, and breastfeeding attitudes.

The intervention group will have access to a six-module mobile application covering topics such as infant care, nutrition, sleep routines, health and safety, emotional development, and daily care practices.

The study will be conducted with fathers aged 19-65 who became fathers within the last month and voluntarily agreed to participate.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in Paternal Stress Levels — Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
  Paternal stress levels measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-State Subscale). A total score of 0-19 indicates no anxiety, a total score of 20-39 indicates mild anxiety, a total score of 40-59 indicates moderate anxiety, and a total score of 60-79 indicates severe anxiety. A total score of 60 or above indicates that the individual requires professional help.
• Change in Father-Infant Bonding — Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
  Father-infant bonding measured using the Father-Infant Bonding Scale. High scores on the scale indicate a high level of attachment.
• Change in Breastfeeding Attitudes and Participation — Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
  Fathers' attitudes and participation related to breastfeeding measured using the Fathers' Breastfeeding Attitude and Participation Scale. The total score under the sub-dimension of Fathers' Attitude Towards Breastfeeding ranges from 14 to 70, and the cut-off point for the scale is 58. The total score under the sub-dimension of Fathers' Participation in Breastfeeding ranges from 14 to 70, and the cut-off point for the scale is 58. High scores indicate high attitude and participation.
• Change in Marital Satisfaction Levels — Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
  Marital satisfaction measured using the Marital Satisfaction Scale. The total score that can be obtained from the scale, which consists of a single subscale, ranges from 12 to 60 points. There are no reverse items on the scale. An increase in the score obtained from the scale indicates a high level of marital satisfaction.

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