Effect of Childbirth Perceptions in Mothers on the Childbirth Fears of Their Single Daughters

Abstract

This study, it was aimed to determine the epigenetic effect of the childbirth perceptions of mothers on fear of birth in their single daughters. This cross-sectional study was conducted via social media (Facebook, Instagram) between 03.01.2022 and 31.01.2022 using a web-based questionnaire. The study was completed with 794 voluntary participants (397 mothers, 397 daughters). While collecting the data, a Personal Information Form, the Childbirth Fear – Prior to Pregnancy Scale (CF-PPS), and the Perception of Traumatic Childbirth Scale (PTCS) were used. It was found that the mean PTCS score of the mothers was higher in mothers aged 46 years and above and had a history of curettage, and the difference between them was statistically significant (p