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Doç. Dr. Şahika ŞİMŞEK ÇETİNKAYA
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
Buesra Sahin
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Nursat Solmaz
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Bilge Nur Koc
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| Özet |
| Approximately 14% of women experience severe childbirth fear (tocophobia), influencing delivery choices. High childbirth self-efficacy, or confidence in managing labour, can reduce fear and improve outcomes. High-fidelity simulation-based education may enhance self-efficacy and decrease labour anxiety. This study evaluated its effects on childbirth self-efficacy and fear. A parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted with sixty primiparous women randomly assigned to simulation-based education or standard prenatal education. Birth expectations and self-efficacy were measured pre- and post-intervention using the Self-Efficacy in Labor Scale (SELS) and Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ-A). Data were analyzed using independent and paired t-tests and MANOVA. At baseline, no significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of birth expectations or self-efficacy. However, after the intervention, the intervention group showed a significant reduction in birth fear and a significant improvement in self-efficacy compared to the control group. High-fidelity simulation-based birth education significantly improved childbirth self-efficacy and reduced fear of labour. These results suggest that simulation-based education can be a valuable tool in prenatal care, helping expectant mothers feel more confident and prepared for childbirth. |
| Anahtar Kelimeler |
| childbirth education | self-efficacy | fear of labour | high-fidelity simulation | randomised controlled trial |
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
| Makale Alt Türü | ESCI dergilerinde yayımlanan tam makale |
| Dergi Adı | JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY |
| Dergi ISSN | 0264-6838 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi |
| Makale Dili | İngilizce |
| Basım Tarihi | 07-2025 |
| Doi Numarası | 10.1080/02646838.2025.2528809 |
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