Effect of educational software on self-efficacy of pregnant women to cope with labor: a randomized controlled trial

Rahimparvar, Seyedeh Fatemeh Vasegh; Hamzehkhani, Mazloomeh; Geranmayeh, Mehrnaz; Rahimi, R.

doi:10.1007/s00404-012-2243-4

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“…Because outcomes of childbirth self-efficacy were not differentiated by race, however, of the researchers offer no insight into the role that race may or may not play in differences and/or disparities in childbirth self-efficacy. Childbirth self-efficacy research on women of racial majority in China (Gau et al, 2011; Hui Choi, 2012; Ip, Tang, & Goggins, 2009; Sun, 2010) and Iran (Vasegh Rahimparvar, Hamzehkhani, Geranmayeh, & Rahimi, 2012) has provided evidence that self-efficacy outcomes are similar comparing Caucasian and non-Caucasian women. It is important to note again, however, that we know very little about childbirth self-efficacy among women within racial minority communities.…”

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“…Only Vasegh Rahimparvar et al (2012) intentionally recruited women with lower incomes (Vasegh Rahimparvar et al, 2012). In the eight articles that did not clearly report income level, only Larsen et al (2001) and Slade et al (2000) did not report both income and education level (K.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…K. Lowe, 1993; Manning & Wright, 1983; Slade et al, 2000; Soet et al, 2003; Svensson et al, 2009) or were required to complete time intensive antenatal interventions to remain in the final sample for analysis (Backstrom & Hertfelt Wahn, 2011; Gau et al, 2011; Kennedy et al, 2011; Salmela-Aro et al, 2012; Sun, 2010; Vasegh Rahimparvar et al, 2012). A lack of information about percent recruited or evidence of low recruitment characterizes most of the literature reviewed, with only seven studies clearly documenting effective recruitment (Goutaudier et al, 2012; Hui Choi, 2012; Kennedy et al, 2011; Lowe, 1993; Salmela-Aro et al, 2012; Slade et al, 2000; Stockman, 2001).…”

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The Effect of Childbirth Self-Efficacy on Perinatal Outcomes

Tilden¹,

Caughey²,

Lee³

et al. 2016

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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Objective To synthesize and critique the quantitative literature on measuring childbirth self-efficacy and the effect of childbirth self-efficacy on perinatal outcomes. Data Sources Eligible studies were identified through searching MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Study Selection Published research using a tool explicitly intended to measure childbirth self-efficacy and also examining outcomes within the perinatal period were included. All manuscripts were in English and published in peer-reviewed journals. Data Extraction First author, country, year of publication, reference and definition of childbirth self-efficacy, measurement of childbirth self-efficacy, sample recruitment and retention, sample characteristics, study design, interventions (with experimental and quasi-experimental studies), and perinatal outcomes were extracted and summarized. Data Synthesis Of 619 publications, 23 studies published between 1983 and 2015 met inclusion criteria and were critiqued and synthesized in this review. Conclusions There is overall consistency in how childbirth self-efficacy is defined and measured among studies, facilitating comparison and synthesis. Our findings suggest that increased childbirth self-efficacy is associated with a wide variety of improved perinatal outcomes. Moreover, there is evidence that childbirth self-efficacy is a psychosocial factor that can be modified through various efficacy-enhancing interventions. Future researchers will be able to build knowledge in this area through: (a) utilization of experimental and quasi-experimental design; (b) recruitment and retention of more diverse samples; (c) explicit reporting of definitions of terms (e.g. ‘high risk’); (d) investigation of interventions that increase childbirth self-efficacy during pregnancy; and, (e) investigation regarding how childbirth self-efficacy enhancing interventions might lead to decreased active labor pain and suffering. Exploratory research should continue to examine the potential association between higher prenatal childbirth self-efficacy and improved early parenting outcomes.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

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The Effect of Childbirth Self-Efficacy on Perinatal Outcomes

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Caughey²,

Lee³

et al. 2016

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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“…[30] If pregnant woman thinks that she cannot control delivery, the consequential fear and anxiety makes her prefer CS in the absence of medical reasons. [31] Therefore, this study aimed to investigate factors associated with FOC and women's preference for elective CS.…”

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Factors associated with fear of childbirth: It’s effect on women’s preference for elective cesarean section

El-Aziz

Mansour

Hassan

2016

JNEP

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Background and objective: Childbirth fear is a major problem for women, as it results in avoidance of maternity, women & fetal stress and raise in women requests for cesarean delivery. The aim of this study is to investigate factors associated with fear of childbirth (FOC), and its effect on women's preference for elective cesarean section (CS). Methods: Design: Cross sectional descriptive design. Setting: Study conducted at five obstetrical and gynecological private clinics in El-Mahalla El-Kobra city. Subjects: A purposive sample consisted of 205 pregnant women selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection (Structured Interview Questionnaire, Melender (2002) Questionnaire to measure childbirth fear associated factors and Childbirth Attitudes Questionnaire). Results: Revealed that 47.8% of pregnant women preferred elective CS. Fear of vaginal birth, safer mode for the baby, no influence on postpartum sexual life and pain associated with delivery were the most reasons for CS preference. Childbirth factor was the highest factor associated with FOC with mean ± SD 12.439 ± 3.949. Fear of pain, episiotomy and lacerations were the highest sub factors representative for childbirth factor (89.3%, 83.9%, and 82.4% respectively). The highest cause of FOC was negative mood with mean ± SD 13.302 ± 3.500. 50.0% of pregnant women with high FOC preferred CS. Conclusions and recommendations: Childbirth factor was the highest factor associated with FOC. Fear of pain, episiotomy and lacerations were the highest sub factors representative for childbirth factor associated with FOC. Pregnant women with high fear of childbirth preferred cesarean section. Recommendations: Undertaking information, education and communication programs to increase awareness of the women, husbands, health providers and society about childbirth fear and its effect on cesarean section preference in order to decrease elective cesarean section rate.

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“…Thus, this activity should be initiated during the antenatal period and be continued during labor to help women prepare both cognitively and emotionally for delivery. It has been shown that education offered on coping strategies for labor during the antenatal period increases self-efficacy, reduces pain and anxiety during the first and second stages of labor, and enhances the ability of prepartum women to manage their labor as well as their satisfaction with labor (Ferguson, Davis, & Browne, 2013;Ip, Tang, & Goggins, 2009;Malata, Hauck, Monterosso, & McCaul, 2007;Vasegh Rahimparvar, Hamzehkhani, Geranmayeh, & Rahimi, 2012). Women should be encouraged to make use of the information offered during labor.…”

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confidence: 95%