Childbirth is a unique experience that affects maternal health physiologically, emotionally, and socially, and represents a crucial step in the transition to motherhood. Primiparous women often experience fear related to childbirth due to uncertainty about the process, pain, or possible complications. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a QR code-based virtual tour of the delivery room on primiparous women's fear of childbirth, childbirth readiness, vaginal birth rate, and postpartum breastfeeding self-efficacy. Participants will be provided access to three virtual videos via QR codes, allowing them to explore the delivery room, understand the admission process, and learn about postpartum care. The study will assess outcomes using validated scales for childbirth fear, prenatal readiness, birth-related self-efficacy, and postpartum breastfeeding. By familiarizing participants with the delivery environment, this intervention aims to reduce fear, improve confidence and preparedness, and encourage vaginal delivery. The findings are expected to inform strategies to enhance maternal experiences, support national initiatives such as the Normal Birth Action Plan, and contribute to safer, more satisfying birth and breastfeeding outcomes.
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Wijma Birth Expectation/Experience Scale (W-Deq) Version A
Timeframe: It will be administered as a pre-test between the 28th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy, and as a post-test between the 38th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
Prenatal Self-Assessment Scale-Readiness for Childbirth Subscale (PSAS-DHO)
Timeframe: It will be administered as a pre-test between the 28th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy, and as a post-test between the 38th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
Self-Efficacy Scale for Normal Delivery
Timeframe: It will be administered as a pre-test between the 28th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy, and as a post-test between the 38th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.
Birth Beliefs Scale (BBS)
Timeframe: It will be administered as a pre-test between the 28th and 32nd weeks of pregnancy, and as a post-test between the 38th and 40th weeks of pregnancy.