Evaluating effectiveness of dialectic behavioral therapy on fear of childbirth and preferred mode of delivery

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180131038579N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-06-30

Start date

2018-06-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-07-16

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Conditions

Condition 1: Dialectic behavioral therapy. Condition 2: Preference of mode of delivery.

Interventions

Intervention group: conselling.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Ability to speak persian Participate in childbirth classes Singleton pregnancy Having low risk pregnancy Cut off scores fear of delivery above 28 No history of mental disorders and psychotropic drugs Gestational age 22 to 24 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Drug abuse Missing consent of the pregnant mother to collaborate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Scores of fear in Harman's childbirth attitude questionnaire (CAQ). Timepoint: Second (22-24 wk)and third trimester (32-36 wk)of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Harman's childbirth attitude questionnaire (CAQ).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Preferred mode of delivery. Timepoint: Third trimester of pregnancy 32-36 week. Method of measurement: Pregnant women's preferences for mode of delivery questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Ghasempoor

Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

zahraghasempour1367@gmail.com+98 51 3603 3219

Outcome results

None listed

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