Investigating the effect of an intervention program on acceptance and continuation of pregnancy in women with unwanted pregnancies

Studying the effect of an intervention program on acceptance and continuation of pregnancy in women with unwanted pregnancies referring to health service

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20161214031416N2

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-07

Start date

2025-06-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Unwanted pregnancy.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mothers with unwanted pregnancies will be invited to attend selected centers near the mother's place of residence as soon as they are identified and coordinated. Th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consent to participate in the study Having Iranian nationality for couples Living in Isfahan city Being married (permanent marriage) Having a minimum age of 18 years for couples Having a maximum age of 45 years for women Women with an unwanted pregnancy (not desired by the woman or both partners or not planned for it in the future) based on the LMUP checklist Gestational age of 10 weeks and less Singleton pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mothers who are allowed to have an abortion at the time of identification for medical reasons (fetal (fetal abnormality proven at this stage) or maternal) with the permission of a forensic physician. Mother suffering from an underlying physical or mental illness confirmed by a doctor or psychiatrist. Severe disruption of the marital life (separation of living quarters or filing for divorce) Unwantedness on the part of the spouse only

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Continuation of unwanted pregnancy and prevention of abortion. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Determining and comparing the frequency of pregnancy continuation after 20 weeks of pregnancy in the intervention and control groups.;Reduction of pregnancy Worry and Stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: the Pregnancy Worry and Stress Questionnaire (PWSQ).;Coping self-efficacy score in women with unwanted pregnancy. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CES).;Maternal-fetal attachment. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale (MFAS).;Pregnancy experience. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Pregnancy Experience Scale – Brief Version (PES).	—

Measure

Time frame

Continuation of unwanted pregnancy and prevention of abortion. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Determining and comparing the frequency of pregnancy continuation after 20 weeks of pregnancy in the intervention and control groups.;Reduction of pregnancy Worry and Stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: the Pregnancy Worry and Stress Questionnaire (PWSQ).;Coping self-efficacy score in women with unwanted pregnancy. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CES).;Maternal-fetal attachment. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale (MFAS).;Pregnancy experience. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 20 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Pregnancy Experience Scale – Brief Version (PES).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Mokhtari

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

f.mokhtary@ymail.com+98 31 3362 2395

Outcome results

None listed

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