The Effect of the Training Program Provided to Primipara Pregnant Women Through the Motivational Interview Method on Their Fear of Childbirth, Childbirth Self-Efficacy and Delivery Mode

The Effect of the Training Program Provided to Primipara Pregnant Women Through the Motivational Interview Method on Their Fear of Childbirth, Childbirth Self-Efficacy and Delivery Mode: A Randomized Controlled Study

This two-group, parallel randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the training program provided to primipara pregnant women through the motivational interview method on their fear of childbirth, childbirth self-efficacy and delivery mode. The primipara pregnant women included in the study sample were assigned to the intervention (n=37) and control (n=36) groups using the block randomization method. The women in the intervention group were individually provided with "Training Program on Fear of Childbirth Based on Motivational Interview Method" once a week, four sessions in total, while no interventions were made for those in the control group other than routine hospital practices. Study data were collected using a descriptive information form, the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ) versions A-B, the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory-Short Form (CBSEI-SF) and the Delivery Evaluation Form. The value of p<0.05 was accepted statistically significant in the data analyses.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ability to read and write in Turkish
• Not contraindicated for vaginal delivery
• Absence of any pregnancy-related complications
• Absence of chronic systemic disease
• Absence of communication problems
• Absence of psychiatric problems
• No abnormalities in the fetus
• 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Premature birth (before 37th weeks of gestation)
• Pregnancy complication developed at any stage of the study (such as preeclampsia, placenta previa, oligohydramnios, gestational diabetes)
• A cesarean section is planned at any stage of the study due to a medical indication,
• Did not complete the training program
• Giving birth outside the province
• Not seen within 24 hours after birth