Effect of Motivational Counseling on the Intention to Use Modern Contraceptive Methods

Adiyaman University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Contraception

Treatments: Behavioral: motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling; Behavioral: standard family planning counseling.

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07184229

2024/9-19

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 120 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 49 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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120 participants in 3 patient groups

Family planning

Active Comparator group

Description:

Standard family planning counseling

Treatment:

Behavioral: standard family planning counseling.

Control

No Intervention group

Description:

No intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Experimental group

Description:

Motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling

Treatment:

Behavioral: motivational interviewing-based family planning counseling