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"Educational Intervention for Tokophobia in Pregnant Women"
Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology
Summary
This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured educational sessions on tokophobia among pregnant women. Tokophobia, defined as an intense fear of pregnancy and childbirth, can negatively affect maternal psychological well-being, coping abilities, and overall quality of life. A purposive sample of 50 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Soad Kafafi Hospital, October City, Egypt, participated in the study. Participants received a structured educational intervention consisting of five sessions addressing knowledge about tokophobia, psychological coping strategies, and lifestyle modifications to enhance well-being during pregnancy. Data were collected before and after the intervention using validated tools, including the Tokophobia Awareness Questionnaire, Tokophobia Assessment Scale, Jalowiec Coping Scale, and WHOQOL-BREF. The study evaluates changes in awareness levels, severity of tokophobia, coping strategies, and quality of life following the intervention. The findings are expected to provide evidence on the role of educational interventions in reducing fear of childbirth and improving maternal psychological outcomes.
Official title: "Effectiveness of Educational Sessions in Reducing Tokophobia and Improving Quality of Life Among Pregnant Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study"
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-02-20
Completion Date
2025-05-15
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Educational Sessions on Tokophobia
A structured educational program designed to provide information about tokophobia, its causes, symptoms, and management, along with training on psychological coping strategies and supportive techniques to enhance maternal well-being.
Locations (1)
Soad Kafafi Hospital
Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt