Aim-Introduction:
The feeling of uncertainty about what will happen during labor, and the mother's perception of inadequacy regarding childbirth, can lead to anxiety and stress in some pregnant women, resulting in fear of childbirth and avoidance behaviors. This study was conducted to examine whether there are significant differences in childbirth self-efficacy and fear of childbirth between primiparous pregnant women who practiced meditation and those who did not during the first stage of labor.
Materials and Methods:
This experimental study is planned to be conducted between 01.04.2025 and 01.08.2025 with a total of 60 pregnant women (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group) who applied to the delivery unit of a tertiary hospital in Turkey and were in the first stage of labor. After informing the pregnant women about the study and the procedures to be implemented, written informed consent was obtained from those who agreed to participate. Subsequently, the pre-tests of the relevant scales and the data collection form were administered. The relaxation meditation during childbirth was applied to the experimental group, followed by the post-tests of the same scales.
Data were collected using the "Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory Short Form" and the "Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ) Version A." Descriptive statistics and hypothesis tests will be used for data analysis.
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BehavioralThe study is planned to include 60 pregnant women (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group) in the first stage of labor. After informing the participants about the study and obtaining informed consent, pre-test scales will be administered. Relaxation meditation will be applied during labor for the experimental group, followed by post-test scales.
Change in perceived childbirth self-efficacy measured by the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory Short Form (CBSEI-SF)
Perceived childbirth self-efficacy is assessed using the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory Short Form (CBSEI-SF). The scale is administered during the active phase of the first stage of labor (before the intervention), and re-administered 1 hour after relaxation meditation. Change in scores indicates the effect of the intervention on participants' self-efficacy levels.
Change in fear of childbirth measured by the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ Version A)
Fear of childbirth is assessed using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ Version A). The scale is applied before the relaxation meditation during the active phase of the first stage of labor and re-applied 1 hour after the intervention. The change in scores reflects the effect of the intervention on fear of childbirth.intervention and re-administered within 24 hours after delivery to evaluate changes in fear levels among participants.
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