Effect of Motivational Counseling on the Intention to Use Modern Contraceptive Methods
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling, standard family planning counseling..
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Contraception. Basic parameters: 18 years — 49 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
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Official title
Motivational Interviewing-Based Family Planning Counseling and Its Effect on Attitudes and Intentions Toward Modern Contraceptive Use Among Women Using Traditional Contraceptive Methods
Overview
This study aims to evaluate the effect of motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling on attitudes and intentions toward modern contraceptive methods among women currently using traditional contraceptive methods. Despite the widespread use of traditional methods in many regions, including Turkey, modern contraceptive methods remain underutilized, leading to increased unintended pregnancies and related health burdens. Motivational interviewing is a client-centered counseling approach that supports individuals in making informed health decisions. By providing tailored counseling, this study seeks to improve women's awareness and motivation to adopt effective modern contraceptive methods, ultimately enhancing reproductive health outcomes. The findings are expected to contribute valuable insights for healthcare providers to improve family planning services and support women's reproductive choices.
Detailed description
The motivational interviewing process consisted of 5 stages with 8 participants per group. A pre-interview will be conducted, followed by the first session one week later. The remaining four sessions will be held at two-week intervals, for a total duration of 9 weeks. The first and last sessions lasted 60 minutes; the others about 45 minutes. The stages of the motivational interviews were planned as follows:
Initial Session: Purpose and process explained, participant experiences assessed, and pre-tests conducted.
Engagement: Explored feelings and experiences about traditional family planning methods.
Supporting Self-Efficacy: Evaluated knowledge and confidence in modern methods. Change Talk: Focused on motivation and awareness for switching to modern methods.
Planning and Maintenance: Concrete action plans created, barriers and coping strategies discussed, and post-tests administered at the end.
Interventions
- Behavioral motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling
This intervention consists of motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling aimed at women currently using traditional contraceptive methods. The counseling sessions are designed to enhance participants' motivation and readiness to adopt modern contraceptive methods by addressing their concerns, increasing knowledge, and resolving ambivalence. The comparator group will receive only standard family planning counseling. - Behavioral standard family planning counseling.
The comparator group will receive only standard family planning counseling.
Primary outcome measures
- Change in attitude toward modern contraceptive methods [Time frame: Before the intervention and 9 weeks post-intervention]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Change in intention toward modern contraceptive methods [Time frame: Before the intervention and 9 weeks post-intervention]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Women aged between 18 and 49 years
- Literate in Turkish
- Currently using a traditional family planning method (e.g., withdrawal method)
Exclusion criteria
- Diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- Currently pregnant
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- K-8 Containerkent — Adıyaman
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07184229 · 2024/9-19