Clinical Research

Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses

Volume: 8 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the quality of ChatGPT-generated responses to commonly asked questions during pregnancy, based on expert assessments using predefined criteria: accuracy, completeness, and safety. Methods: A total of 20 board-certified obstetricians evaluated 15 ChatGPT-generated responses to frequently encountered pregnancy-related questions. Each response was assessed using a 5-point Likert scale across three domains. Statistical comparisons were conducted to evaluate differences among criteria and question categories. Results: ChatGPT received an overall mean score of 4.1 across all criteria. Accuracy was the highest-rated criterion (mean 4.27 ± 0.31), followed by completeness (3.85 ± 0.30) and safety (3.78 ± 0.36) (P = 0.019). Responses to general knowledge questions scored significantly higher than those related to symptoms or follow-up guidance (P = 0.041). The most favorably rated response pertained to sleep positions during pregnancy (mean 4.5), while painkiller safety scored the lowest (mean 3.5). Conclusion: ChatGPT demonstrates strong potential in delivering accurate and comprehensible pregnancy-related information. However, its limitations in clinical safety and completeness—particularly in symptom-related topics—suggest that it should be used as an adjunct to, not a replacement for, professional medical guidance. Further validation across diverse clinical scenarios and standardized evaluation tools is necessary to ensure safe integration into patient education.

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Ethical Statement

This study did not involve human subjects directly. However, expert opinions were obtained via an online survey. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was implied by completion of the survey. Ethics committee approval was not required due to the non-interventional nature of the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

July 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 3

APA
Balcı, M. F., Akdemir, C., & Yıldırım, F. (2025). Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, 8(3), 336-340. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1753846
AMA
1.Balcı MF, Akdemir C, Yıldırım F. Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2025;8(3):336-340. doi:10.36516/jocass.1753846
Chicago
Balcı, Mücahit Furkan, Celal Akdemir, and Fatih Yıldırım. 2025. “Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 8 (3): 336-40. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1753846.
EndNote
Balcı MF, Akdemir C, Yıldırım F (September 1, 2025) Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 8 3 336–340.
IEEE
[1]M. F. Balcı, C. Akdemir, and F. Yıldırım, “Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses”, J Cukurova Anesth Surg, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 336–340, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.36516/jocass.1753846.
ISNAD
Balcı, Mücahit Furkan - Akdemir, Celal - Yıldırım, Fatih. “Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences 8/3 (September 1, 2025): 336-340. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1753846.
JAMA
1.Balcı MF, Akdemir C, Yıldırım F. Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2025;8:336–340.
MLA
Balcı, Mücahit Furkan, et al. “Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses”. Journal of Cukurova Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, vol. 8, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 336-40, doi:10.36516/jocass.1753846.
Vancouver
1.Mücahit Furkan Balcı, Celal Akdemir, Fatih Yıldırım. Is Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Pregnancy Counseling Feasible? An Evaluation of the Quality of ChatGPT Responses. J Cukurova Anesth Surg. 2025 Sep. 1;8(3):336-40. doi:10.36516/jocass.1753846

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