CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Kangaroo Care Education on Mother-Infant Bonding, Maternal and Neonatal Comfort

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-04-15

Plain-language summary

Kangaroo care encompasses early and continuous skin-to-skin contact, frequent and regular breastfeeding, early discharge from the hospital, and other supportive care practices necessary for the infant . Through kangaroo care, the transition of newborns from intrauterine to extrauterine life is facilitated, and a strong and secure bond between the mother and the newborn is established. Kangaroo care, which does not require any additional equipment or special preparation, is a safe method that can be easily and frequently implemented due to its numerous benefits. Since maternal and neonatal health affects not only the family but also public health, maternal and neonatal comfort is considered to be of great importance. Kangaroo care is believed to contribute positively to the enhancement of this comfort and the strengthening of the mother-infant bond. Despite the well-documented benefits of kangaroo care in the literature, its implementation in our country has not reached the desired level. This study is planned to determine the effect of kangaroo care education provided to pregnant women in the third trimester on mother-infant bonding and maternal and neonatal comfort.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women: * Aged 18 years or older, * Primiparous (first pregnancy), * Between 35-38 weeks of gestation, * Able to speak Turkish and/or without communication barriers, * At least a primary school graduate, * A healthy pregnancy, * Good health status during and after delivery, * No contraindications for providing kangaroo care, * No physical and/or mental health issues, * No infectious diseases transmitted through contact, * Willing to participate in the study, * Use of WhatsApp application, * Pregnant women expecting a single baby will be included in the study. Inclusion Criteria for the Infant: * Full-term, * No need for oxygen support, * No congenital anomalies, * No infectious diseases, * Stable general condition. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women: * Multiparity, * Foreign nationals, migrants, or those with communication difficulties, * High-risk pregnancies, * Physical and/or mental health issues, * Presence of an infectious disease transmitted through contact, * Refusal to participate in the study, * Non-users of phone and/or WhatsApp application, * Pregnant women expecting multiple babies will be excluded from the study. Exclusion Criteria during Data Collection: * Women who no longer wish to continue in the study after volunteering, * Women who cannot be reached via WhatsApp and/or phone, * Women whose infants experience death (exitus), * Women whose infants have conditions preventing th…

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Evaluation of Mother-Infant Bonding in Pregnant Women Who Received Kangaroo Care Education in the Third Trimester

Timeframe: At the time of first participation in the study in the third trimester, within the first 24 hours after delivery, and 4 weeks after delivery

Evaluation of Maternal Comfort in Pregnant Women Who Received Kangaroo Care Education in the Third Trimester

Timeframe: At the time of first participation in the study in the third trimester, within the first 24 hours after delivery, and 4 weeks after delivery

Evaluation of Neonatal Comfort in Pregnant Women Who Received Kangaroo Care Education in the Third Trimester

Timeframe: Newborn comfort behaviors will be evaluated within the first 24 hours after birth and again at 4 weeks postpartum.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06953817

SponsorUniversity of Yalova

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of Mother-Infant Bonding in Pregnant Women Who Received Kangaroo Care Education in the Third Trimester

Timeframe: At the time of first participation in the study in the third trimester, within the first 24 hours after delivery, and 4 weeks after delivery

Evaluation of Maternal Comfort in Pregnant Women Who Received Kangaroo Care Education in the Third Trimester

Timeframe: At the time of first participation in the study in the third trimester, within the first 24 hours after delivery, and 4 weeks after delivery

Evaluation of Neonatal Comfort in Pregnant Women Who Received Kangaroo Care Education in the Third Trimester

Timeframe: Newborn comfort behaviors will be evaluated within the first 24 hours after birth and again at 4 weeks postpartum.