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The Effect of the World Health Organisation-Based Intrapartum Care Model on Labour Pain, Comfort, Satisfaction and Postpartum Depression
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of the World Health Organization-based intrapartum care model on labour pain, labour comfort, childbirth satisfaction, and postpartum depression. The intrapartum care model emphasizes woman-centred, respectful, and supportive care throughout labour, promoting continuous support, effective communication, and active involvement of women in decision-making processes. Although this approach has been associated with improved labour experiences, including reduced pain, increased comfort and satisfaction, evidence from randomized controlled trials evaluating these outcomes together with postpartum depression in a comprehensive framework remains limited. This study seeks to provide high-quality evidence on the impact of the intrapartum care model on maternal childbirth experience and postpartum mental health.
Official title: The Effect of the World Health Organisation-Based Intrapartum Care Model on Labour Pain, Comfort, Satisfaction and Postpartum Depression: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 49 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2026-03-05
Completion Date
2026-03-15
Last Updated
2026-03-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
WHO-ICARE Trial
Participants in the intervention group will receive continuous, individualized, and woman-centred midwifery care based on the World Health Organization intrapartum care model throughout labour and childbirth. This intervention includes continuous physical and emotional support, effective communication, provision of timely information, encouragement of shared decision-making, respect for privacy and dignity, and avoidance of unnecessary medical interventions. Supportive care will be provided consistently from admission to the labour ward until the completion of childbirth.
Locations (2)
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmama Universty
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmama Universty
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)