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Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Birth Companion Support Training: The Birth Companion Training Module (BCTM) is a structured educational intervention designed to prepare selected birth companions to provide effective
Sponsors
Shivani Bharti
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Birth companions should be selected by primigravida mothers and must be available during the labor process. They should also be willing to undergo and actively participate in the training sessions. Preference is given to female birth companions who are open to taking part in the training programs designed for them.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria include birth companions of mothers with high-risk pregnancies that require specialized or emergency care. Additionally, companions who already have professional medical or midwifery training are excluded to maintain uniformity in the training approach. Birth companions who are unable to communicate or understand the language used in the training sessions and study tools are also excluded. Furthermore, if the mother and her companion are unwilling to participate consistently throughout the training period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study found that the Birth Companion Training Module significantly improved the childbirth experience by enhancing emotional support and reducing maternal anxiety. It led to shorter labor durations, decreased need for pain relief, and fewer medical interventions. Birth companions reported higher confidence and satisfaction in their supportive role.Timepoint: 4th Week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study revealed a significant association between the childbirth experience of primigravida mothers and selected demographic variables such as age, education, socioeconomic status, and family type. Mothers from nuclear families with higher education and better socioeconomic backgrounds reported a more positive childbirth experience.Timepoint: at baseline and 4th Week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Deviga T
College of Nursing All India institute of medical science Gorakhpur
Outcome results
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