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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| 1919B012401664 | Other Grant/Funding Number | TUBITAK |
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This study will examine whether positive affirmations used during the Non-Stress Test (NST) can help reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress in pregnant women. The NST is a routine test used during pregnancy to assess fetal well-being. In this randomized controlled study, 90 pregnant women will participate. Some participants will repeat affirmation statements during the NST, while others will receive standard care. Pain, anxiety, fear, and stress levels will be measured before and after the NST. The goal of the study is to understand whether affirmations can make the NST experience more comfortable for pregnant women.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Affirmation Group 1 | Experimental | Pregnant women with a normal pregnancy process will receive affirmation practice during the Non-Stress Test. During the NST procedure, participants will repeat positive affirmation statements to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress. |
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| Affirmation Group 2 | Experimental | Pregnant women who require a repeated Non-Stress Test due to decreased fetal movements or pain will receive affirmation practice during the Non-Stress Test. During the NST procedure, participants will repeat positive affirmation statements to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress. |
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| Control Group | No Intervention | Participants in this arm did not receive the affirmation intervention during NST. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Affirmation Practice During Non-Stress Test | Behavioral | Pregnant women in the affirmation groups will repeat positive affirmation statements during the Non-Stress Test. The affirmation practice will be applied during the NST procedure to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Anxiety Level | Anxiety level will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory before and after the Non-Stress Test. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety levels. | Before and immediately after the Non-Stress Test |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Esenler Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital | Istanbul | 34668 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
Individual participant data will not be shared because the study includes sensitive health-related data from pregnant women. Participant confidentiality and privacy will be protected, and the data will be used only for the purposes of this study and related scientific reporting.
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| ID | Term |
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| D010146 | Pain |
| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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