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Mandala Art Therapy And Its Effect On Chıldbırth Fear And State Anxıety In Fathers
Sponsor: Inonu University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of mandala art therapy in reducing childbirth fear and state anxiety among fathers whose partners are nulliparous pregnant women and who are waiting in the obstetric ward waiting area during labor. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention or the control group. Fathers assigned to the intervention group will participate in a single 20-25-minute mandala art therapy session, whereas those in the control group will receive standard care without any additional intervention. Childbirth fear and state anxiety will be assessed using the Fathers' Birth Fear Scale and the State subscale of the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, respectively, at baseline and immediately following the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of mandala art therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for alleviating childbirth-related fear and anxiety among expectant fathers.
Official title: A Randomızed Controlled Trıal On The Effect Of Mandala Art Therapy Applıed To Fathers Of Nullıparous Pregnant Women Waıtıng Outsıde The Delıvery Room On Chıldbırth Fear And State Anxıety Levels
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
148
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Mandala Art Therapy
Participants will engage in a mandala coloring activity lasting approximately 20-25 minutes. The intervention is designed as a relaxation-based expressive art therapy. Participants will select mandala patterns and colors freely. No guidance or psychological counseling is provided during the activity.