CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Partner-Conducted Fetal Heart Sound Measurement on Maternal and Paternal Attachment

Turkey (Türkiye)120 participantsStarted 2022-07-15

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of fetal heart sound (FHS) measurement performed by the partner on prenatal maternal and paternal expectations and attachment levels. A total of 120 couples (60 intervention, 60 control) participated in the study.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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\- Inclusion Criteria: Women between 28 and 38 weeks of gestation * Age between 18 and 45 years * Ability to read and write * No diagnosed psychiatric illness * Healthy pregnancy * Attending prenatal visits with their partner Exclusion Criteria: * Women with diagnosed psychiatric conditions * Couples unwilling to participate * Incomplete data forms * Those who moved out of the study area during follow-up * Women without their partners during visits

What they're measuring

Prenatal Paternal Attachment Level

Timeframe: From 28-38 weeks of gestation (approximately 10 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06965647

SponsorInonu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-15

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