NCT07233772

Effect of Motivational Interviewing Training on Mothers' Anxiety and Children's Constipation

The Effect of a Motivational Interviewing-Based Constipation Training Program Given to Mothers on Maternal Anxiety Levels and Children's Constipation Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (actual)
• Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Study Description (Brief Summary) Functional constipation (FC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in children. It is a widespread bowel condition characterized by persistent difficulty, incomplete, or infrequent defecation without an organic, endocrine, or metabolic cause. The prevalence of functional constipation in childhood ranges between 5% and 30%. The preschool period is considered a risk factor for functional constipation, as children experience new beginnings and spend extended time away from home due to school. During this period, mothers may experience increased anxiety. The aim of this study is to reduce maternal anxiety and improve children's constipation symptoms through a constipation training program based on motivational interviewing delivered to mothers.

Detailed description

Constipation is a common problem in children and can cause discomfort and anxiety for both the child and the family. This study aims to help mothers manage their children's constipation symptoms through a training program based on motivational interviewing. The program focuses on improving mothers' knowledge, motivation, and confidence in supporting their children's healthy bowel habits. The study also examines whether this approach reduces mothers' anxiety levels. The results are expected to contribute to better management of constipation in children and improved family well-being.

Conditions

• Function Constipation
• Anxiety

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Motivational Interview-Based Constipation Education Program	Structured educational sessions delivered to mothers using motivational interviewing techniques, aiming to reduce maternal anxiety and improve children's constipation symptoms

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-11-03
• Primary completion: 2025-11-24
• Completion: 2025-12-22
• First posted: 2025-11-18
• Last updated: 2026-04-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)