This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of using the ABÖS-M mobileapplication, developed for mothers with newborns, on maternal knowledge, care skills, andself-efficacy levels related to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Informing and raising parental awareness on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and safe
sleeping practices is crucial for promoting public health. This study aims to inform
mothers about the risk factors involved in SIDS and encourage them to maintain a safe
sleeping environment to safeguard their babies. As part of this study, the investigators
intend to create a personalised, gamified mobile application training programme for
mothers called the ABÖS-M App. Our main objective is to analyse the impact of ABÖS-M App
on the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy levels of mothers. To date, the investigators
have not found any randomised controlled studies in Turkey that aim to prevent SIDS. Our
study was designed as a single-centre, follow-up, single-blind, randomised controlled
trial. The study was designed to include 25 mothers each in the intervention and control
groups. The data was collected through a set of forms including the Information Form for
Infants and Parents, the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Knowledge Level Self-Assessment
Form, the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Care Skills Form, and the General Self-Efficacy
Scale. Data analysis will be conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Science
(SPSS v.23) software licensed by Akdeniz University. Repeated measures will be employed
in the investigation to compare the measurements and scores between the intervention and
control groups. Spearman correlation analysis will be utilised to evaluate the degree of
relationship between the measurements. A significance level of p<0.05 will be considered.
Additionally, the effect size of the study will be computed. Consequently, it is
anticipated that the ABÖS-M App will enhance the knowledge, skills and self-efficacy
levels of the mothers by the end of this project.
Behavioral: Education and Counseling
Mothers who consent will have the ABÖS-M App installed on their smartphones and will
create a personal login. Researchers will provide brief training on how to use the app.
The intervention consists of four educational modules designed with individualized and
gamified content. Mothers are expected to complete all modules within two weeks. The app
monitors their progress and provides automated feedback based on their performance,
encouraging mothers to review topics if needed. Weekly WhatsApp reminders will be sent to
promote app engagement, and researchers will track login frequency and usage time.
Mothers who fail to complete the modules within the specified timeframe will be excluded
from the study. Participants will also be asked to fill out a daily care diary throughout
the intervention period.
Other: Standard Care
After obtaining written and verbal consent, the ABÖS-M App will be installed on their
smartphones, and researchers will provide face-to-face instructions on its basic use.
Mothers in the control group will receive routine newborn care education provided by
clinical nurses, which includes non-standardized safe sleep information typically given
before hospital discharge. No structured or individualized training will be provided by
the researchers during the study period. For one month, control group participants will
have limited access to certain app features, including the "About Us" section, care
diary, and assessment tools. Mothers will be asked to complete the care diary daily, and
researchers will send regular reminders.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Mothers with a healthy newborn baby,
- Mothers who have not experienced any previous child loss,
- Mothers with at least a primary school education,
- Mothers who own a smartphone with mobile internet access,
- Mothers who speak Turkish, are able to understand written and spoken information,
follow instructions, and have no communication barriers,
- Mothers who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mothers with postpartum depression,
- Mothers who do not complete the educational program within 15 days,
- Mothers who request withdrawal from the study at any stage.
Akdeniz University
Antalya, Turkey
Investigator: Emine Efe, Prof.
Dilara Aydın Tozlu, MSc
05432013779
dilara.aydin@amasya.edu.tr
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