Effect of virtual group counseling based on health literacy on the empowerment and self-care of pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pregnancy presents a valuable opportunity for education and counseling aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of both mothers and newborns. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of virtual group counseling based on health literacy in promoting empowerment and self-care among pregnant women.

Materials and methods

This open label, randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2024-2025 involved 84 pregnant women. Participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated to either the intervention or control group through a block randomization method. In addition to receiving routine prenatal care, the intervention group participated in weekly virtual group counseling sessions focused on health literacy. Standardized questionnaires were used

SUBMITTER: Rezaee Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12919780 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature