This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of 360-degree video-supported upright birth position education on fear of childbirth, childbirth self-efficacy, birth satisfaction, and perineal trauma among primiparous pregnant women. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups or a control group. In addition to routine antenatal care, participants in the intervention groups will receive 360-degree video-supported education on one of three upright birth positions: use of a Pilates ball, birth dance, or squatting. Participants in the control group will receive routine antenatal care only.
The study will examine whether 360-degree video-supported education can help primiparous women prepare for childbirth, reduce fear of childbirth, improve childbirth self-efficacy and birth satisfaction, and reduce the occurrence of perineal trauma. The outcomes of the three intervention groups will also be explored to determine whether the effects differ according to the type of upright birth position.
Having signed the Informed Consent Form.
Being able to speak and understand Turkish.
Being literate.
Having no impairment that would interfere with auditory, visual, or cognitive communication.
Refusal to participate in the study or withdrawal from the study.
Development of a serious maternal or fetal complication during labor that prevents continuation of the study intervention.
Giving birth by elective or emergency cesarean section.
Loss of study data during the research process.
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360° Video-Supported Upright Birth Positions Education
BehavioralParticipants will receive standardized 360° video-supported education on upright birth positions. The education will include Pilates ball exercises, birth dance, and supported squatting techniques. Each video will demonstrate the relevant birth position and provide information on its proper use, body movements, weight transfer, and position changes. Each video will be approximately 12 minutes (±30 seconds) in duration and will be viewed using a smartphone or tablet.
Change in Childbirth Fear Score
Childbirth fear will be assessed using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire-A (W-DEQ-A) before randomization and the W-DEQ-B after childbirth. The change in childbirth fear score will be compared between the study groups.
Change in Childbirth Self-Efficacy Score
Childbirth self-efficacy will be assessed using the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Scale before randomization and within 24-48 hours after childbirth. The change in score will be compared between the study groups.
Birth Satisfaction Score
Birth satisfaction will be assessed using the Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form within 24-48 hours after childbirth.
Perineal Trauma
Perineal trauma will be assessed immediately after childbirth during routine clinical evaluation and classified according to the Sultan classification as intact perineum, episiotomy, or first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree perineal laceration.
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