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A Longitudinal Survey of Childbirth-Related Fear and Associated Factors
University of Borås, School of Health Science.
2011 (English)In: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, ISSN 0884-2175, E-ISSN 1552-6909, Vol. 40, no 5, p. 532-543Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

To investigate the prevalence of childbirth-related fear from pregnancy to one year after childbirth and to identify factors associated with being cured of childbirth-related fear. Design A longitudinal regional survey. Setting Three hospitals in a northern part of Sweden. Participants Six hundred ninety-seven (697) women who completed four questionnaires. Methods Data were collected by questionnaires in mid and late pregnancy and at 2 months and one year after birth. Childbirth related fear was measured 3 times. Results There was a statistically significant increase in childbirth fear from 12.4% in mid-pregnancy to 15.1% one year after childbirth (p < .001). Women who were cured of childbirth fear reported a better birth experience and would prefer a vaginal birth in a subsequent pregnancy. These women were also more likely to experience a feeling of control during birth and were more satisfied with information about the progress of labor, but there was no difference in prenatal counseling or having an elective cesarean between the groups. Conclusion Women with prenatal fear of childbirth may be cured of this fear by having a better birth experience. If women feel in control of their bodies and are well informed about the progress of labor, the chances of being cured will increase. Prenatal counseling or having an elective cesarean birth does not seem to be a solution for relieving childbirth fear.

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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc. , 2011. Vol. 40, no 5, p. 532-543
Keywords [en]
childbirth fear, cesarean birth, birth experience, prenatal counseling, perception of control, support, treatment
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-3243DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01274.xISI: 000295432800005PubMedID: 22273410Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84861697253Local ID: 2320/9829OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-3243DiVA, id: diva2:871340
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