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Comparison of the effect of the presence of companion with the experience of vaginal birth compared to the experience of cesarean birth on fear of birth and childbirth experience

Comparison of the effect of the presence of companion with the experience of vaginal birth compared to the experience of cesarean birth on fear of birth and childbirth experience: a randomized controlled trial study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220926056046N3
Enrollment
84
Registered
2023-09-21
Start date
2023-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Experience of childbirth, fear of childbirth.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: pregnant women with natural childbirth experience. Companions can provide physical and emotional support to women during labor, such as telling their experiences,

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Childbirth in Taleghani Hospital Live embryo, singleton and cephalic Pregnant women referred for termination of pregnancy with 4-5 cm dilatation Gestational age between 37-42 weeks Having low risk Having the possibility to be accompanied having natural childbirth and caesarean section in close relatives

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having any indications for cesarean delivery Pregnancy with assisted reproduction Women with diagnosed mental illnesses Women with a history of depression or postpartum depression Death of first degree relatives in the last 3 months Occurrence of an emergency and life-threatening condition of the fetus during labor, such as fetal heart rate drop and decollement The number of births is 3 and above

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of the average score of childbirth experience (4-6 weeks after delivery) between 3 groups of women (with natural childbirth experience, cesarean delivery experience and control group) by controlling the effect of confounding factors. Timepoint: 4-6 weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: (CEQ = Childbirth Experience Questionnaire).;Comparison of the mean score of fear of childbirth between 3 groups of women (with natural birth experience, cesarean delivery experience and control group) by controlling the effect of confounding factors. Timepoint: During labor and 4-6 weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: W-DEQ (B) DFS (Delivery Fear Scale).;Comparison of the average anxiety score between 3 groups of women (with a partner who had natural birth experience, a partner who had a cesarean delivery experience, and a control group) by controlling the effect of confounding factors. Timepoint: 4-6 weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: PSAS-RSF = Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale-Research Short-Form.;Comparison of the average score of postpartum depression (4-6 weeks after delivery) between 3 groups of women (with natural birth experience, cesarean delivery experience and control group) by controlling the effect of confounding factors. Timepoint: During labor 4-6 weeks after delivery. Method of measurement: EPDS= Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of the average length of the labor stage between 3 groups of women (with natural birth experience, cesarean delivery experience and control group) by controlling the effect of confounding factors. Timepoint: during labor. Method of measurement: Partograph diagram.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSolmaz Ghanbari Homaie

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

homayisolmaz@gmail.com+98 41 3478 5229

Outcome results

None listed

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