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Effect of Theory-Based Childbirth Preparation Education in Nulliparous Pregnant Women

No phase Interventional Fear of Childbirth Pregnancy Childbirth Education Birth Preferences

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Health Belief Model and Self-Efficacy Theory-Based Childbirth Preparation Education, Routine Antenatal Care.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Fear of Childbirth Pregnancy Childbirth Education Birth Preferences. Basic parameters: 18 years — 40 years · Female.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
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Official title

Effect of a Health Belief Model-and Self-Efficacy Theory-Based Childbirth Preparation Education on Fear of Childbirth, Childbirth Self-Efficacy, and Preferred Mode of Delivery in Nulliparous Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a Health Belief Model- and Self-Efficacy Theory-based childbirth preparation education on fear of childbirth, childbirth self-efficacy, birth preferences, and childbirth preparation behaviors among nulliparous pregnant women. Eligible nulliparous pregnant women between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive a structured childbirth preparation education program consisting of four sessions in addition to routine antenatal care, while the control group will receive routine antenatal care only. Data will be collected before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, during follow-up in late pregnancy, and after childbirth. The findings of this study may contribute to improving childbirth-related outcomes by reducing fear of childbirth and enhancing self-efficacy and preparedness for birth.

Interventions

  • Behavioral Health Belief Model and Self-Efficacy Theory-Based Childbirth Preparation Education
    A four-session structured educational program designed to reduce fear of childbirth and improve childbirth self-efficacy, birth preferences, and childbirth preparation behaviors among nulliparous pregnant women.
  • Other Routine Antenatal Care
    Participants will receive routine antenatal care and standard pregnancy education services provided by the health institution. No structured childbirth preparation education based on the Health Belief Model or Self-Efficacy Theory will be provided.

Primary outcome measures

  • Fear of Childbirth [Time frame: Baseline (28-32 weeks' gestation), immediately after completion of the intervention, and 4 weeks after the intervention (36-37 weeks' gestation).]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
  • Childbirth Self-Efficacy [Time frame: Baseline (28-32 weeks' gestation), immediately after completion of the intervention, and 4 weeks after the intervention (36-37 weeks' gestation).]
  • Birth Preference [Time frame: Baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 4 weeks after the intervention (36-37 weeks' gestation)]
  • Childbirth Preparation Behaviors [Time frame: Baseline (28-32 weeks' gestation), immediately after completion of the intervention, and 4 weeks after the intervention (36-37 weeks' gestation).]
  • Actual Mode of Delivery [Time frame: At the time of childbirth.]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

Female Aged 18 years or older Nulliparous pregnancy Between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation Able to communicate in Turkish Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

High-risk pregnancy Diagnosis or treatment of a psychiatric disorder Any condition that may interfere with communication or participation in the educational sessions

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Prevention

Study locations

Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07692724 · 251899

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗