Investigating the impact of self-compassion-based intervention on self efficacy and fear of childbirth

Investigating the impact of self-compassion-based intervention on self efficacy and fear of childbirth in primiparous pregnant women

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N218

Enrollment

Registered

2024-06-14

Start date

2024-07-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-24

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Conditions

Childbirth of fear. Phobic anxiety disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive self-compassion-based training during eight sessions once a week for 60-90 minutes in groups (10-12 groups) in selected health centers. Intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

15 Years to 49 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women of reproductive age (15-49 years) Being the first pregnancy singleton pregnancy Candidate for vaginal delivery Gestational age 20-24 weeks Moderate fear according to the score obtained from the fear of childbirth screening questionnaire At least literate in reading and writing

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of known mental illness History of drug addiction and sedatives

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Childbirth Self Efficacy. Timepoint: After the end of the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Base on childbirth self Efficacy inventory.;Fear of childbirth. Timepoint: After the end of the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Based on the fear of childbirth questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Sousan Heidarpour

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Mahsabarkhordari1375mb@gmail.com083338358943

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026