Fear of Childbirth
Conditions
Keywords
fear, birth, pregnancy, male, online support
Brief summary
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an online video training on fears surrounding childbirth given to male partners before the pregnancy of their spouses. The study conducted with 43 male (22 intervention; 21 control) participants. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups. The intervention group was given video training on pregnancy and the birth process. "Descriptive Information Form" and the Male-Childbirth Fear Prior to Pregnancy Scale was used for data collection. Before the intervention, it was found that the fear level of childbirth was low. The video training given to male partners before the pregnancy of their spouses diminished the fear of birth but did not create a significant difference. These findings support long-term training that includes video tutorials for parents before birth. Interactive, participatory birth preparation training is likely to enhance the training's appeal for male partners.
Interventions
OTHERVideo training
A 4 week support program consist of videos for fear of childbirth
Sponsors
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
(i) must be married (ii) must be male gender (iii) must participate voluntarily
Exclusion criteria
(i) to have a spouse who had been previously pregnant or having a living child.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fear of Childbirth | From enrollment to the end of the training at 4 weeks | Pre-pregnancy fear of childbirth |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed