A study that helped mothers of premature babies deal with stress and anxiety by giving them planned guidance and support.

Effectiveness of planned teaching on knowledge and attitude regarding coping with stress and anxiety among mothers of preterm babies. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091983

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F419- Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Planned Teaching Program on Coping with Stress and Anxiety: The intervention was a 30 45 minute planned teaching session for mothers of preterm babies, focused on coping with stress and

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Mothers who are willing to participate in the study 2. Mothers of preterm infants born before 37 weeks of gestation admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU or special care nursery 3. Mothers who can read or write English Hindi or Marathi

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Mothers with post natal complication 2. Mothers who have previously received significant psychological or counseling interventions for stress or anxiety related to their infants care 3. Mothers who are health professionals

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcomes of the study were improved knowledge and a more positive attitude among mothers of preterm babies regarding coping with stress and anxiety after the planned teaching session.Timepoint: The primary outcomes of the study were improved knowledge and a more positive attitude among mothers of preterm babies regarding coping with stress and anxiety. These outcomes were assessed at three specific time points: at baseline (before the planned teaching), at 4 weeks post-intervention to measure immediate effectiveness, and at 8 weeks post-intervention to evaluate the retention and long-term impact of the teaching program.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary outcomes of the study were improved knowledge and a more positive attitude among mothers of preterm babies regarding coping with stress and anxiety after the planned teaching session.Timepoint: The primary outcomes of the study were improved knowledge and a more positive attitude among mothers of preterm babies regarding coping with stress and anxiety. These outcomes were assessed at three specific time points: at baseline (before the planned teaching), at 4 weeks post-intervention to measure immediate effectiveness, and at 8 weeks post-intervention to evaluate the retention and long-term impact of the teaching program.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcomes included increased use of coping strategies, improved emotional well-being, better mother-infant bonding, greater involvement in newborn care, & a higher willingness to seek support when needed.Timepoint: The secondary outcomes of the study included increased use of coping strategies, improved emotional well-being, better mother-infant bonding, greater involvement in newborn care, & a higher willingness to seek support when needed. These outcomes were assessed at three time points: at baseline (before the intervention), at 4 weeks after the planned teaching to evaluate early changes, & at 8 weeks to assess sustained behavioral & emotional improvements over time.	—

Measure

Time frame

The secondary outcomes included increased use of coping strategies, improved emotional well-being, better mother-infant bonding, greater involvement in newborn care, & a higher willingness to seek support when needed.Timepoint: The secondary outcomes of the study included increased use of coping strategies, improved emotional well-being, better mother-infant bonding, greater involvement in newborn care, & a higher willingness to seek support when needed. These outcomes were assessed at three time points: at baseline (before the intervention), at 4 weeks after the planned teaching to evaluate early changes, & at 8 weeks to assess sustained behavioral & emotional improvements over time.

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bibin Kurian

Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education and Research

bibinkurian546@gmail.com7020156450

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026