QR-Based Virtual Tour and Childbirth Outcomes

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Conditions studied: Fear of Childbirth, Primiparous Women, Vaginal Birth Rate, Childbirth Readiness

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07496879

Run by

Ataturk University

People needed

100

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2026-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being literate
• Being 18 years of age or older
• Being primigravida
• Being between 28-32 weeks of gestation
• Owning a smartphone
• Having internet access
• Being able to speak and understand Turkish

You may not qualify if…

• Multiparity
• High-risk pregnancy
• Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
• Failure to complete the questionnaires during the study period Preterm birth or pregnancy loss before completion of the study

Where it is running

• Atatürk University - Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery — Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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