Exploring the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Educations on Childbirth Self-efficacy, Childbirth Fear, and Adaptation of Maternal Role Among Primiparous Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study

AbstractPrenatal education based on a psychological approach can play a significant role in maternal and neonatal health. The current study aimed to determine the effect of cognitive-behavioral education on childbirth self-efficacy, childbirth fear, and adaption of maternal role among primiparous women. This quasi-experimental study included 74 primiparous women in the Tehran province of Iran. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants, who were subsequently were divided into two groups (intervention and control). The intervention group received cognitive-behavioral education, held via eight 90-min-long sessions. Pre-test data collection occurred during participants ’ 26–28th week of pregnancy via a survey tool comprising demographic questions, the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire-A (W-DEQ-A), and the Child Birth Self-Efficacy Inventory (CBSEI). Post-test data collection occurred after the intervention period again via a survey tool compri sing both the W-DEQ-A and CBSEI tools. The maternal role adaptation questionnaire was also completed two weeks and two months after the childbirth. After the intervention, a statistically significant difference was observed between the intervention and control groups in terms of the fear of childbir th, outcome expectancy, and self-efficacy expectancy (p <  0.05). Results demonstrated a medium effect size between the two groups in terms of the fear of childbirth score, and a large effect size in terms...
Source: Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research