Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effect of haptonomy application on the expectant mother's birth expectations, experiences, birth self-efficacy, birth memory and reminder during labor. Materials and Methods: The prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study is conducted between 10.10.2023-10.08.2024, with n=80 (40=control, 40=intervention) women volunteering to participate in the study randomly in two groups: intervention and control. In the study, the Personal Data Collection Form prepared by reviewing the literature, Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale (W-DEQ) A and B version, Labor Self-Efficacy Scale (DEÖÖ) and Birth Memory and Recall Scale (DHÖ) were used.
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Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale (W-DEQ) A and B version
Timeframe: change before the application of the patent and after the 32nd, 34th, 36th, 38th weeks of pregnancy and the 1st day and 1st month postpartum.
Self-Efficacy Scale in Labor
Timeframe: change before the application of the patent and after the 32nd, 34th, 36th, 38th weeks of pregnancy and the 1st day and 1st month postpartum.
Birth Memory and Recall Scale
Timeframe: change before the application of the patent and after the 32nd, 34th, 36th, 38th weeks of pregnancy and the 1st day and 1st month postpartum.