The relationship between fear of birth and prenatal attachment and childbirth self-efficacy perception in Primigravida women

The study found that fear of childbirth was high in primigravida women who were not working, planned to have a cesarean section, and were not ready to give birth. It was determined that this fear affected prenatal attachment and vaginal birth self-efficacy. Health professionals should be screen primigravida women for fear of childbirth and be aware that fear of childbirth negatively affects prenatal attachment and vaginal birth self-efficacy.

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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Published
2025-04-21
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07555-7
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3
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Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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The relationship between fear of birth and prenatal attachment and childbirth self-efficacy perception in Primigravida women

Pelin Palas Karaca, Buse Gürsoy
3 citations
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
6.17
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The relationship between fear of birth and prenatal attachment and childbirth self-efficacy perception in Primigravida women

Pelin Palas Karaca, Buse Gürsoy
article en
3 citations

Abstract

The study found that fear of childbirth was high in primigravida women who were not working, planned to have a cesarean section, and were not ready to give birth. It was determined that this fear affected prenatal attachment and vaginal birth self-efficacy. Health professionals should be screen primigravida women for fear of childbirth and be aware that fear of childbirth negatively affects prenatal attachment and vaginal birth self-efficacy.

BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthVol. 25(1)
Balıkesir University (TR), Zeynep Kamil Hospital (TR)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
6.17
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