Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention Based on Extended Protection Motivation Theory on the Intention to Fetal protection Among Women with Unplanned Pregnancy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20251230068506N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-07

Start date

2026-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

fetal protection, unplanned pregnancy.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The educational intervention in this study will be implemented in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) format using various educational media. Participants will attend

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: pregnant women with a gestational age under 12 weeks confirmed as having an unplanned pregnancy Iranian nationality married age 18–40 years literacy Attendance in all educational class sessions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis and Incidence of Known Chronic Diseases and Psychiatric Disorders Attending structured educational or counseling programs on childbearing Cognitive or mental disability impeding engagement with the intervention

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Perceived vulnerability of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Perceived severity of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Self-efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response cost of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Awareness of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Subjective norms of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Behavioral intention of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Mo	—

Measure

Time frame

Perceived vulnerability of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Perceived severity of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Self-efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response cost of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Awareness of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Subjective norms of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Behavioral intention of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Mo

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Perceived susceptibility of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Perceived severity of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Self-efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response cost of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Awareness of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Subjective norms of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Behavioral intention of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection M	—

Measure

Time frame

Perceived susceptibility of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Perceived severity of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Self-efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response efficacy of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Response cost of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Awareness of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Subjective norms of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection Motivation Theory.;Behavioral intention of fetal protection. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire based on the extended Protection M

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSeyyedeh Elaheh Mousavi

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

elaheh.mousavi.2001@gmail.com+98 13 3360 7130

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026