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Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Birth Memory and Perception of Traumatic Birth

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2026-01-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on birth memory and perception of traumatic birth among women who have undergone vaginal delivery. The study will be conducted between July and October 2025 at Malatya Training and Research Hospital. Participants in the intervention group will attend an 8-week MBSR program, while the control group will receive no intervention. Data will be collected using validated scales before and after the intervention. The primary outcomes are changes in birth memory and traumatic birth perception scores.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women who have undergone a vaginal birth * Literate and able to understand Turkish * No diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Have access to internet and a smart device (for online MBSR sessions) Exclusion Criteria: * History of pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or neonatal death * Complications during postpartum period in mother or newborn * Incomplete data collection or failure to attend MBSR sessions

What they're measuring

Change in Birth Memory Score

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07018765

SponsorKader ATABEY

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06

Contact for this trial

KADER ATABEY

05354682883 kader.atabey@inonu.edu.tr

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