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The Effect of Couples' Participation in Childbirth Preparation Education on Pregnant Women's Perceived Spousal Support, Fear of Childbirth, and Self-Efficacy

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2024-09-09

Plain-language summary

Fear of childbirth can be defined as approaching the process of giving birth with fear and anxiety. The aim of prenatal education is to help expectant mothers develop positive feelings towards childbirth and to foster a sense of security.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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: * Having applied to the specified institution within the study period * Willingness to participate in the study * Having at least a primary school education * Pregnant women over the age of 18 * Being over the 20th week of pregnancy * Having given birth vaginally at least once (for the multiparous group) * Having a singleton pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not consent to participate in the study * Pregnant women with a gestational age of less than 20 weeks * Individuals with communication impairments * Individuals with sensory-perceptual disorders * Individuals with any psychiatric illness * Pregnant women under the age of 18 * Pregnant women who have not completed at least primary school education.

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

Spousal Support Scale(SSS),

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Birth Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF32)

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Spousal Support Scale(SSS), The Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ), Birth Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF32)

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07123623

SponsorAtlas University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-30

Contact for this trial

Melek Koçer, Masters student

+90 505 375 69 51 melek0179@hotmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Spousal Support Scale(SSS),

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Birth Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF32)

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks

Spousal Support Scale(SSS), The Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ), Birth Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF32)

Timeframe: A training program consisting of 4 weeks