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The Effect of Childbirth Preparation and Counseling Training During Pregnancy on Adaptation to Pregnancy and Childbirth
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Basic Education and Counseling for Childbirth Preparation Training and Counseling. Completed, enrolled 110 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized controlled study was conducted to determine the effect of childbirth preparation and counseling training provided during pregnancy on adaptation to the pregnancy and childbirth process. This study with primiparous women school at a public hospital in Istanbul. A total of 110 pregnant women were divided into the Basic Education and Counseling Group (BECG; n=55) and the Basic Education Group (BEG; n=55). The BECG received childbirth preparation education plus counseling, while the BEG received only childbirth preparation education.
Study Details
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Interventions
Description: The Basic Education and Counseling Group (BECG) participants, attended childbirth preparation education consisting of four weekly sessions of 4 hours each, totaling 16 hours over one month. This education was routinely provided at the hospital's pregnancy school, and participants who did not maintain attendance were excluded from the study. Ayrıca, the BECG, telephone numbers were collected, and were provided with a contact number for counseling services. BECG participants received telephone counseling 1-2 times monthly until gestational week 37.