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Study reveals link between Moms' health smarts and baby screening Know-How

NCT ID NCT06544356

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study of 425 mothers in Turkey looked at how a mother's health literacy—her ability to understand and use health information—affects her knowledge and attitudes toward newborn screenings. The mothers filled out questionnaires measuring health literacy and their understanding of newborn screening programs. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge so that better education can be provided to parents, especially those who give birth outside hospitals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better education programs for mothers about newborn screenings, potentially improving early detection of rare diseases.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with no intervention, so it only measures current knowledge and attitudes. It cannot prove that improving health literacy directly changes screening outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

425 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Mothers who gave birth in the hospital, were hospitalised in puerperal wards and met the study criteria.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers who were in the postpartum period, postpartum or hospitalized in the obstetrics surgical ward, had at least one child, were over 18 years of age, were open to communication, and agreed to participate voluntarily in the study were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded from the study.

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  • Van Yuzuncu Yıl University

    Van, Turkey (Türkiye)