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Metaverse- and VR-Supported Education in the Digital Breastfeeding Museum: Effects on Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, Success

NCT07078825 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 53

Last updated 2025-07-25

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Summary

This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate the effect of Metaverse- and virtual reality (VR)-supported education provided in a digital breastfeeding museum on breastfeeding knowledge level, self-efficacy, and breastfeeding success in primiparous pregnant women. The study population consisted of primiparous women who applied for the first time to the antenatal classes of three hospitals in Turkey between July 2023 and April 2024 during their third trimester and had no prior breastfeeding experience. A total of 53 primiparous pregnant women were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=28) and the control group (n=25). While the intervention group received Metaverse- and VR-supported breastfeeding education in the digital breastfeeding museum, the control group received standard antenatal education provided in routine antenatal classes. Data were collected using a questionnaire assessing participant satisfaction and breastfeeding knowledge, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool. Assessments were performed at three time points: before the intervention, after the intervention, and postpartum.

Conditions

  • Metaverse
  • Virtual Reality
  • Museum
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

Interventions

OTHER

Training Supported by Metaverse and Virtual Reality (VR) in the Digital Breastfeeding Museum Group

The pregnant women in this group received training supported by Metaverse and virtual reality (VR) in the digital breastfeeding museum. The training began when pregnant women wore VR headsets (Meta Quest 2) and entered the digital museum using hand controllers. To prevent physical risks like falling or bumping, they navigated the environment safely from where they were seated. Educational content was accessed via personalized avatars. Participants moved between rooms by walking virtually or clicking on circular transition portals. The researcher provided guidance when needed. Video durations varied by topic, totaling around 40 minutes. Mothers could rewatch videos and pause/resume the training on the same day. They engaged with visual, auditory, and written materials, spending approximately one hour in the museum.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Uludag University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-01
Primary Completion
2024-04-30
Completion
2024-04-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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