Factors Associated With Childbirth - Related Fear Among Slovak Women

Mazúchová, Lucia; Škodová, Zuzana; Kelčíková, Simona; Rabárová, Alena

doi:10.15452/cejnm.2017.08.0027

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“…Also, the prevalence in the second trimester of pregnancy was higher than in the third trimester of pregnancy. This result is different from the findings of four previous studies (27,31,33,62). In this context, it may be stated that the statistical population relating to most of the studies examining the prevalence of fear in the second trimester were nulliparous women who, according to the findings of this study, were more afraid than multiparous women.…”

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Update on the Global Prevalence of Severe Fear of Childbirth in Low-Risk Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sanjari

Chaman

Salehin

et al. 2021

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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Objectives: Severe fear of childbirth (FOC) has adverse consequences for mother and child. This study aimed to update the global prevalence of severe FOC in low-risk pregnant women. Materials and Methods: Observational studies published in English were obtained through PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Wiley Online, and Google Scholar databases up to April 2020. After reviewing the title and introduction, the quality of the articles that had full text and met the inclusion criteria of the study was checked with the JBI checklist. Then, the final extracted data were entered into the STATA software. The overall prevalence of severe FOC and fear in subgroups were obtained using meta-analysis. Tests of publication bias and sensitivity analysis were also performed. Results: Overall, 27 observational studies were included (26014 participants). The global prevalence of severe FOC was 16% (95% CI: 14%–19%). The subgroup analysis showed that after 2015, the prevalence of fear was higher than before (%18 versus %14). The results also showed a higher prevalence of fear in women with a diploma and lower compared to women with a university education (%19 versus %13), in single/divorced women compared to married/cohabitation women (%21 versus %15), in nulliparous women compared to multiparous women (%17 versus %14) and in women experiencing the second trimester of pregnancy compared to women in the third trimester of pregnancy (%23 versus %14). Conclusions: The global prevalence of severe FOC was 16%. Diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic and follow-up strategies are needed to reduce fear in all countries.

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Update on the Global Prevalence of Severe Fear of Childbirth in Low-Risk Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Sanjari

Chaman

Salehin

et al. 2021

International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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“… 47 In addition, primiparous women usually have significantly higher levels of fear of childbirth than multiparous women. 48 Thus, we need to be aware that poorer, primiparous Zhuang women in the first or third trimester may need more medical and information support.…”

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Anxiety and Adaptation of Behavior in Pregnant Zhuang Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Mode Survey

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Shi²,

Wu³

et al. 2021

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Purpose This study explored the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and adaptation of behavior of Zhuang women in China to provide more specific guidance for the social and medical practice of pregnant women during public health emergencies. Participants and Methods This cross-sectional study recruited 446 pregnant Zhuang women from obstetric outpatient clinics in four tertiary hospitals and online maternity schools in Nanning, Guangxi, between February 24 and March 1, 2020. Self-designed questionnaires and the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale were used. Results During the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence rate of anxiety among women was 36.77%, and some adaptation of behavior was observed. Logistic regression analysis showed that pregnant women who had an annual household income of less than $7,000, were primiparous, went out for prenatal examination, wanted to self-monitor during pregnancy but did not know how to do it, believed that they should be strictly isolated at home and cancel prenatal examinations, and expected to receive pregnancy healthcare through teleconsultation services showed a higher risk of anxiety. Nevertheless, pregnant Zhuang women who were 22–35 years old, undergraduate-educated, and in their second trimester were less likely to suffer from anxiety. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant psychological impact on pregnant women from ethnic minorities. Factors related to quarantine and social isolation policies appear to drive changes in behaviors and anxiety disorders. Multidisciplinary mental health services and culturally sensitive interventions are necessary for minority pregnant women, especially for low-income primiparous women in the first or third trimester.

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“…Experiencing negative events by multiparous pregnant women from their previous pregnancies caused them to experience fear of childbirth [15, 17]. It was determined as a result of the study conducted by Mazúchová et al that childbirth fear of primiparous pregnant women was higher compared to multiparous women [18]. High levels of fear in primiparous pregnant women can be attributed to the fear of the unknown.…”

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The affecting factors of childbirth fear for pregnant women admitted to a health center and university hospital in Turkey

Kaya

Evcılı

2020

JHR

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PurposeFear of birth may cause perinatal complication, increased risk of intervention and need for analgesia, delayed mother–infant attachment process and deterioration of spouse relationship. The purpose of this study was to determine the affecting factors and childbirth fears of Turkish pregnant women.Design/methodology/approachThis is a descriptive research type. The sample of this study consisted of 78 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in this study. This study was carried out in a family health center and university hospital in a city in Turkey. Data were collected with Personal Information Form and Wijma Expectancy/Experience Scale-A Version (W-DEQ A).FindingsThe mean scores of pregnant women from W-DEQ A version were 75.60 ± 9.48. In 65.4% of pregnant women, fear of severe birth, 20.5% fear of clinical birth and 14.1% of children had a fear of moderate birth. W-DEQ A version, the third trimester, unplanned pregnancies, lack of knowledge of the level of inadequate birth and more than eight pregnancies in pregnancy, the total score of pregnant women was found to be higher (p < 0.05).Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of this study is its small sample size. Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed.Practical implicationsIt was determined that one-fifth of the sample group experienced birth fear at the clinical level and childbirth fear level is associated with unplanned pregnancies, lack of knowledge. In antenatal period, the pregnant woman should be encouraged to express her feelings and thoughts about the labor and give information about the labor.Social implicationsCognitive and behavioral education programs can be structured to cope with fear of birth for pregnant women at risk.Originality/valueThis research is original. This study presents data on Turkish women. The data can also be used to evaluate intercultural differences.

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Factors Associated With Childbirth - Related Fear Among Slovak Women

Cited by 15 publications

References 33 publications

Update on the Global Prevalence of Severe Fear of Childbirth in Low-Risk Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Update on the Global Prevalence of Severe Fear of Childbirth in Low-Risk Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Anxiety and Adaptation of Behavior in Pregnant Zhuang Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Mode Survey

The affecting factors of childbirth fear for pregnant women admitted to a health center and university hospital in Turkey

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