fear of childbirth.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First intervention group: expressive writing in nulliparous pregnant women for 7 days, at least 15 minutes daily about their deepest thoughts, emotions and concerns about childbirth an
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The mothers with Iranian nationality and Persian language Pregnant mothers with gestational age 36 weeks (252 days) or more based on sonographic evidences and self declaration Having ability of reading and writing Achieving score 28 or more from Wijma questionnaire of fear of childbirth Mother's tendency and consent to participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of artificial reproductive technology for becoming pregnant History of abortion among nulliparous women History of infertility History of known psychological disorders( based on self declaration and information of SIB software) Having obstetrical indications of cesarean( multiple pregnancy, placenta previa, history of surgery on uterus, skeletal malformation, and other indication of cesarean based on country protocol)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of "Fear of childbirth" based on Wijma questionnaire. Timepoint: "Measurement of fear of childbirth before expressive writing and after a period of 7- day expressive writing". Method of measurement: Wijma questionnaire of fear of childbirth. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactTahmineh Dadkhah Tehrani
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed