PregnancyNCT07871032
Climate Change Education Based on the IMB Model for Pregnant Women
A study testing IMB-Based Climate Change Education in people with Pregnancy and Climate Change Anxiety, run by Cukurova University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Climate change can affect the health of pregnant women and their babies, for example through extreme heat and air pollution. Many pregnant women worry about these effects but do not know how to protect themselves. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy, Climate Change Anxiety, Risk Perception
- What is being tested?
- IMB-Based Climate Change Education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Oct 2025to 15 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older
- Confirmed pregnancy in the second or third trimester
- Able to read, write, and understand Turkish
- Attending the antenatal education class of the study hospital
- Willing to participate and providing written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, multiple pregnancy)
- Known chronic medical condition
- Previous participation in any training program on climate change
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Şırnak Maternity and Children's Hospital
Şırnak
About this study
Official title: Effects of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Based Climate Change Educational Intervention on Awareness, Anxiety, Risk Perception, and Attitudes Toward Childbirth in Pregnant Women
Climate change can affect the health of pregnant women and their babies, for example through extreme heat and air pollution. Many pregnant women worry about these effects but do not know how to protect themselves. This study tested whether a short education program could help pregnant women understand these risks and learn practical ways to protect their health. Pregnant women attending an antenatal education class took part in one group education session lasting about one hour. The session covered how climate change affects pregnancy and newborn health, helped women think about their own risks, and taught simple protective steps, such as staying safe on very hot days and on days with poor air quality. Women completed questionnaires before the session and again four weeks later. The study looked at changes in their awareness of climate change, their worry about climate change, how risky they felt their pregnancy was, and their fear of childbirth.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Climate Change Anxiety, Risk Perception, Fear of Childbirth
- Being tested
- IMB-Based Climate Change Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
IMB-Based Climate Change EducationBehavioural
A nurse-led group education session for 4-6 pregnant women, based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model. The information component covered climate change and its effects on pregnancy and fetal health; the motivation component included a personal risk assessment focused on protecting maternal and infant health; and the behavioral skills component covered practical steps for coping with extreme heat, poor air quality, nutrition, and water consumption. Participants received the booklet "Climate Change Adaptation Guide for Pregnant Women" at the end of the session. No additional training or reminders were given during the four-week follow-up.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| IMB-Based Education Group | Experimental | Pregnant women received a single group education session (50-60 minutes) based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model, supported by a presentation and an educational booklet. Outcomes were assessed before the session and four weeks later. Receives: Behavioral: IMB-Based Climate Change Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Climate Change Anxiety
Measured with the Climate Change Anxiety Scale for Women's Health (18 items, 5-point Likert). Total scores range from 18 to 90; higher scores indicate greater climate change anxiety.
Measured: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change in Climate Change Awareness
Measured with the Pregnancy-Specific Climate Change Awareness Scale (21 items, 5-point Likert). Total scores range from 21 to 105; higher scores indicate greater awareness of the effects of climate change on health.
Measured: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Change in Perception of Pregnancy Risk
Measured with the Perception of Pregnancy Risk Questionnaire (9 items, visual analog scale). The total score is the mean of the items and ranges from 0 to 10; higher scores indicate greater perceived risk to oneself and the baby.
Measured: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Change in attitude of Childbirth
Measured with the Childbirth Attitudes Questionnaire (16 items, 4-point Likert). Total scores range from 16 to 64; higher scores indicate greater fear of childbirth.
Measured: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2026
- Study start20 Oct 2025
- Primary completion15 Aug 2026
- Study completion15 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cukurova University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, MÜJDE KERKEZ, Cukurova University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07871032
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/ 150015_IMB
- Other IDs
- 2025
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 7 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared publicly, as participants did not provide consent for data sharing beyond the research team. De-identified data may be made available by the corresponding author upon reasonable request and with approval from the ethics committee.
Publications
Kaya L, Keles E, Baydili KN, Kaya Z, Kumru P. Impact of Climate Change Education on Pregnant Women's Anxiety and Awareness. Public Health Nurs. 2025 Jan-Feb;42(1):54-60. doi: 10.1111/phn.13455. Epub 2024 Oct 10.
PubMed 39388505
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Based Climate Change Educational Intervention on Awareness, Anxiety, Risk Perception, and Attitudes Toward Childbirth in Pregnant Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07871032
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/ 150015_IMB
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Climate Change Anxiety, Risk Perception, Fear of Childbirth
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cukurova UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 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.
Climate change can affect the health of pregnant women and their babies, for example through extreme heat and air pollution. Many pregnant women worry about these effects but do not know how to protect themselves. This study tested whether a short education program could help pregnant women understand these risks and learn practical ways to protect their health. Pregnant women attending an antenatal education class took part in one group education session lasting about one hour. The session covered how climate change affects pregnancy and newborn health, helped women think about their own risks, and taught simple protective steps, such as staying safe on very hot days and on days with poor air quality. Women completed questionnaires before the session and again four weeks later. The study looked at changes in their awareness of climate change, their worry about climate change, how risky they felt their pregnancy was, and their fear of childbirth.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| IMB-Based Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: IMB-Based Climate Change EducationPregnant women received a single group education session (50-60 minutes) based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model, supported by a presentation and an educational booklet. Outcomes were assessed before the session and four weeks later. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older
- Confirmed pregnancy in the second or third trimester
- Able to read, write, and understand Turkish
- Attending the antenatal education class of the study hospital
- Willing to participate and providing written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, multiple pregnancy)
- Known chronic medical condition
- Previous participation in any training program on climate change
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IMB-Based Climate Change EducationA nurse-led group education session for 4-6 pregnant women, based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model. The information component covered climate change and its effects on pregnancy and fetal health; the motivation component included a personal risk assessment focused on protecting maternal and infant health; and the behavioral skills component covered practical steps for coping with extreme heat, poor air quality, nutrition, and water consumption. Participants received the booklet "Climate Change Adaptation Guide for Pregnant Women" at the end of the session. No additional training or reminders were given during the four-week follow-up. | Behavioural | IMB-Based Education Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Climate Change Anxiety
Time frame: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Measured with the Climate Change Anxiety Scale for Women's Health (18 items, 5-point Likert). Total scores range from 18 to 90; higher scores indicate greater climate change anxiety.
3 secondary outcomes
Change in Climate Change Awareness
Time frame: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Change in Perception of Pregnancy Risk
Time frame: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Change in attitude of Childbirth
Time frame: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 39388505Kaya L, Keles E, Baydili KN, Kaya Z, Kumru P. Impact of Climate Change Education on Pregnant Women's Anxiety and Awareness. Public Health Nurs. 2025 Jan-Feb;42(1):54-60. doi: 10.1111/phn.13455. Epub 2024 Oct 10.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared publicly, as participants did not provide consent for data sharing beyond the research team. De-identified data may be made available by the corresponding author upon reasonable request and with approval from the ethics committee.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing IMB-Based Climate Change Education in people with Pregnancy and Climate Change Anxiety, run by Cukurova University at 1 site 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 5 inclusion and 3 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Climate Change Anxiety (time frame: Baseline (before the education session) and 4 weeks after the session). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07871032, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 13 Oct 2026.