Pregnancy is a period characterized by significant physiological and psychosocial changes, during which women adapt to new roles. While some women experience this period with excitement and hope, others may experience anxiety, uncertainty, and fear. Fear of childbirth (tokophobia) is a common condition that can negatively affect women's quality of life, birth preferences, and childbirth experiences. High levels of fear of childbirth have been associated with increased cesarean section rates, negative birth perceptions, and postpartum psychological problems. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a solution-focused childbirth preparation education program based on the Health Belief Model on fear of childbirth and belief in normal birth among primigravida women. Secondary outcomes include pregnancy-related stress and mode of delivery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving structured education or a control group receiving routine prenatal care. Data will be collected before and after the intervention using validated measurement tools, and delivery outcomes will be recorded after birth. The findings are expected to contribute to improving maternal psychological well-being and promoting positive childbirth experiences.
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Fear of Childbirth (Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire - W-DEQ Version A and B)
Timeframe: Version A: Baseline (28-32 weeks of gestation) and immediately after completion of the 3-week intervention; Version B: within 48 hours postpartum.
Belief in Normal Birth (Belief Scale for Vaginal Birth - BSVB)
Timeframe: Baseline (28-32 weeks of gestation) and immediately after completion of the 3-week intervention.