HBM-Based Solution-Focused Birth Program on Fear of Childbirth in Primigravidas

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Conditions studied: Fear, Stress (Psychology), Pregnancy

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07549204

Run by

Ordu University

People needed

72

Starts

2026-05-15

Expected to finish

2026-12-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 49. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being 18 years of age or older
• Having at least a primary school level of education
• Being able to understand and speak Turkish
• Having a singleton pregnancy
• Being a primigravida
• Being between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation at the time of the intervention.

You may not qualify if…

• Having a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, placenta previa, oligohydramnios)
• Having a chronic and/or psychiatric disorder
• Having conceived through infertility treatment

Where it is running

• Ordu University — Ordu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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