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The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Education on Fear of Birth, Prenatal Stress, and Childbirth Self-Efficacy
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of mindfulness practices integrated into childbirth preparation education on fear of childbirth, prenatal stress, and childbirth self-efficacy in pregnant women.Participants will be randomly assigned either to the childbirth education group with mindfulness practices or to the standard childbirth education/control group. Results will be evaluated using the prenatal self-assessment childbirth fear subscale, the perceived stress scale before childbirth, and the self-efficacy scale during labor before and after intervention.This study aims to provide evidence on whether mindfulness practices in childbirth preparation classes affect pregnant women's fear of childbirth, prenatal stress, and childbirth self-efficacy.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-07-15
Last Updated
2026-02-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Mindfulness-based childbirth preparation education
This intervention consists of a structured childbirth preparation education program that integrates mindfulness practices into routine antenatal education. The program includes breathing exercises, body awareness activities, mindful relaxation, and guided meditation. The intervention is delivered in group sessions by a trained midwife, with four sessions conducted over a two-week period. The content is designed to reduce fear of childbirth, decrease prenatal stress, and enhance childbirth self-efficacy.
Locations (1)
Samsun City Hospital
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)