Training to improve perceptions and self-efficacy in women experiencing traumatic births

EFFECTS OF SOLUTION-ORIENTED APPROACH TRAINING FOR NULLIPAROUS PREGNANT WOMEN ON THEIR TRAUMATIC PERCEPTION OF CHILDBIRTH, VAGINAL BIRTH SELF-EFFICACY, AND MODE OF BIRTH CHOICE

Not applicable Interventional Karadeniz Technical University · NCT06155435

This study tests whether training can help pregnant women feel more confident and positive about their upcoming births after experiencing a traumatic delivery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 39 Years
SexFemale
SponsorKaradeniz Technical University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Trabzon)
Trial IDNCT06155435 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates how solution-focused approach training can impact women's perceptions of traumatic birth, their self-efficacy regarding vaginal birth, and their preferences for delivery type. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, it will involve 80 pregnant women in their third trimester, who will be divided into experimental and control groups. The training will consist of 6-8 sessions aimed at enhancing psychological well-being and addressing concerns related to childbirth. The outcomes will be assessed to determine the effectiveness of the training on birth-related perceptions and preferences.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are nulliparous pregnant women aged 20 and above, who are in their third trimester and able to speak Turkish.

Not a fit: Patients with high-risk pregnancies or those who have previously received psychiatric diagnoses may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could empower women to have a more positive perception of childbirth and increase their confidence in vaginal delivery.

How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific intervention focusing on traumatic birth perception and self-efficacy is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Agreeing to participate in the research
* Being over 20 years old
* Being able to speak Turkish
* Not having any disability such as hearing or vision
* Being nulliparous pregnant
* Being in the 3rd trimester (those who are pregnant between 28-35 weeks)
* Not having received any psychiatric diagnosis before
* No risk of vaginal bleeding, hypertension, diabetes, multiple pregnancy etc. during pregnancy.
* Not having any physical/mental problems that would prevent normal birth.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women in high risk groups (arthritis, premature birth, placenta previa, etc.)
* Multigravida pregnant women (pregnant women with 2 or more pregnancies)
* Having received any psychiatric diagnosis and/or receiving psychiatric treatment.

The termination criteria for the cases included in the study will be as follows:

* Intrauterine fetal death during pregnancy,
* Emergence of any risk during pregnancy,

Where this trial is running

Trabzon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Traumatic BirthSelf EfficacyPerception, Selfpregnancyself efficacysolution-oriented approach trainingtraumatic birth perceptionvaginal birth
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