CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Father-Sensitive Childbirth Education on Prenatal Paternal Attachment Level

Turkey (Türkiye)99 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

This study was planned as a randomised controlled trial to examine the effects of a "Father-Sensitive Childbirth Preparation Class" on the level of prenatal attachment. The main question it aims to answer is: 1- How does a father-sensitive birth preparation class affect fathers' prenatal attachment levels? It was conducted between February 1, 2024, and October 1, 2024, with expectant fathers living in Mersin province, whose spouses were experiencing their first pregnancy, who were between 20-32 weeks' gestation, and who were going to become fathers for the first time. A total of 99 expectant fathers were included in the study - 50 in the intervention group and 49 in the control group. The intervention group was given a "Father-Sensitive Childbirth Preparation Training" consisting of four sessions, while the control group received a standard "Childbirth Preparation Training", also consisting of four sessions. The "Descriptive Data Collection Tool" and the "Prenatal Father Attachment Scale" were used to collect the research data.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: Participants were: * Over 19 years of age, * At least literate, * Whose spouse was between 20 and 32 weeks pregnant, * Whose spouse was primigravida, * Whose spouse had a singleton pregnancy, * With no prior experience of pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting, * With no history of miscarriage, curettage, or perinatal loss, * Whose spouse had no pregnancy-related complications or risk factors, * Who had not previously attended any childbirth preparation training, pregnancy information classes, or parenting courses. Exclusion Criteria: Participants were excluded if they: * Had a spouse whose pregnancy was outside the 20-32 week gestation range, * Had a spouse with a multiple pregnancy, * Had any pregnancy-related complications or risk factors (high risk), * Had prior experience of pregnancy, birth, or parenting, * Had experienced miscarriage, curettage, or perinatal loss, * Had previously attended any childbirth preparation training, pregnancy information classes, or parenting courses.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (PAAS) total score mean

Timeframe: 14 days after completing the 12-hour father-sensitive childbirth preparation class

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06953544

SponsorSevil Güner

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Prenatal Attachment trials