Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Physiotherapy Based Labour Education Manual: The study implements a comprehensive Physiotherapy Based Labour Education Manual known as PBLEM. This is a structured multi modal interventi
Sponsors
Parul university
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women,Primigravida,who are willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Pregnant women who are able to read and understand the English language. Pregnant women attending antenatal care during the study period and referred by an obstetrician for participation in the study will be included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women with high-risk pregnancy or severe medical complications needing specialized care. Pregnant women with diagnosed psychiatric or cognitive disorders that may affect understanding or participation. Pregnant women with communication barriers (e.g., inability to read or understand the language of the manual). Pregnant women who are healthcare professionals (to avoid bias in knowledge assessment).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Score ImprovementAssessment via a structured 15-item Multiple-Choice Questionnaire covering labor stages, danger signs, and physiotherapy techniques.Timepoint: Scores will be taken at baseline and after 2-4 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Confidence Level in Managing Labour Single-item question: How confident are you about managing labour and delivery? Rated on a 0 10 scale (visual analogue scale). Satisfaction Rating of the Manual Likert scale (1 5) for clarity, usefulness, cultural relevance, and illustrations. Timepoint: Confidence: Measured at Baseline and 2 to 4 weeks post-intervention. Satisfaction: Measured at 2 to 4 weeks post-intervention only. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Dhaval Patel
Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College,Parul University
Outcome results
None listed