The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of telehealth service provided to pregnant women about childhood vaccines on vaccine attitudes and vaccination.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does telehealth service provided to pregnant women about childhood vaccines decrease the mean scores of the vaccine attitudes scale?
* Does telehealth service provided to pregnant women about childhood vaccines increase the vaccination?
In the intervention group, researchers will send educational materials (video and e-brochures) about childhood vaccinations to the participants' mobile phones at regular intervals, answer their questions over the phone and send reminder messages before the vaccination appointment.
In the control group, there will be no information or intervention about childhood vaccines by the researchers, and standard procedure will be followed.
Researchers will compare the intervention and control groups to see if there is a difference between vaccination attitudes and vaccination rates.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Having the ability to understand, speak, read and write Turkish.
* The willingness of the primary care clinic staff to be cooperated to work
* Owning and using a smartphone
* Being in the last trimester of pregnancy
* Giving birth to the baby at a birth weight (≥ 2000 g) that will not affect the routine vaccination schedule
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have a miscarriage
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial looked at how a telehealth service affected parents' attitudes toward childhood vaccines — do you think my own concerns or hesitations about vaccines are the kind that a telehealth-based counseling approach could help address?
2Since this study is now completed, have the results been published anywhere, and what did they find about whether the telehealth service actually changed vaccination behavior or just attitudes?
3The trial focused specifically on vaccine refusal — if I or my child have already missed some recommended vaccines, would a program like this be something you'd consider referring us to, or are there better options available now?
4Because this was listed as 'Phase NA,' meaning it's a behavioral or educational study rather than a drug trial, what does that mean for how confident we can be that the telehealth approach is safe and effective to use in practice?
5Are there similar telehealth or educational resources you already recommend to families who have questions about childhood vaccines, given that this trial has finished and its approach may now be informing real-world programs?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Vaccine attitudes (Vaccine Attitudes Scale)
Timeframe: Before the intervention
2
Vaccine attitudes (Vaccine Attitudes Scale)
Timeframe: After the 6th month's vaccinations
3
Vaccination
Timeframe: When the birth occurs
4
Vaccination
Timeframe: When the baby is at the end of the 1st month
5
Vaccination
Timeframe: When the baby is at the end of the 2nd month
6
Vaccination
Timeframe: When the baby is at the end of the 4th month
7
Vaccination
Timeframe: When the baby is at the end of the 6th month