Couples' childbirth education to boost partner support, reduce fear, and increase confidence in pregnant women.
Official title: The Effect of Couples' Participation in Childbirth Preparation Education on Pregnant Women's Perceived Spousal Support, Fear of Childbirth, and Self-Efficacy
Run by Atlas University · NCT07123623 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will try whether taking childbirth classes together helps pregnant women feel more supported by their partner, less afraid of birth, and more confident.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 102 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Atlas University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 9, 2024 |
| Main results expected | August 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 25, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 14, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07123623 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant women aged 18 or older, past 20 weeks of gestation with a singleton pregnancy, at least primary education, willing to participate and attending the Atlas University clinic are eligible.
✕Probably not a fit
Women under 18, before 20 weeks gestation, with psychiatric or communication disorders, lacking basic education, or whose partners cannot participate are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study enrolls pregnant women (≥20 weeks, singleton pregnancies) who attend a university clinic in Istanbul. It compares outcomes for women whose partners participate in childbirth preparation classes with those whose partners do not, using questionnaires that measure perceived spousal support, fear of childbirth, and childbirth self-efficacy. Eligible participants are adults with at least primary school education, and multiparous participants must have had at least one prior vaginal birth. Data will be analyzed to identify associations between partner participation and maternal psychosocial outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, partner-inclusive prenatal education could help women feel more supported, less fearful, and more confident about childbirth, improving their birth experience.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research generally shows that partner involvement and prenatal education can reduce childbirth fear and increase support and self-efficacy, though results vary by setting and program content.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having applied to the specified institution within the study period * Willingness to participate in the study * Having at least a primary school education * Pregnant women over the age of 18 * Being over the 20th week of pregnancy * Having given birth vaginally at least once (for the multiparous group) * Having a singleton pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not consent to participate in the study * Pregnant women with a gestational age of less than 20 weeks * Individuals with communication impairments * Individuals with sensory-perceptual disorders * Individuals with any psychiatric illness * Pregnant women under the age of 18 * Pregnant women who have not completed at least primary school education.
Where it's running
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Atlas Universty
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Melek Koçer, Masters student
- Email: melek0179@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90 505 375 69 51
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.