SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2022
Factors of the childbirth fear among nulliparous women in Iran.
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- The psychometric properties of fear of childbirth instruments: a systematic review.Reproductive health · 2024Pooled it
- Comparison of the effect of internet-based and in-person cognitive behavioral therapy on the fear of childbirth in primiparous pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2026Trial
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- Exploring Priority Intrapartum Services Associated with Childbirth Experience During Vaginal Birth: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Predictors of Fear of Childbirth in Nulliparous Women: Childhood Traumas and Attachment Patterns.Europe's journal of psychology · 2026Article
- Fear of pregnancy and its associated factors in Iranian women and providing strategies to reduce pregnancy fear: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Association Between Spiritual Health, Fear of Childbirth, and Self-Efficacy in Iranian Primiparous Women.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Identifying the key influencing factors of psychological birth trauma in primiparous women with interpretable machine learning.International journal of nursing sciences · 2025Article
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- Childbirth Preparation: Knowledge of the Use of Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief Methods during Childbirth in Tshwane District, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2023Article
- Embracing Motherhood: Impact of Nurse Led Fear and Apprehension Related to Labour or Childbirth Improving Intervention (FALCI) in Reducing Childbirth Fear Among Pregnant Women.Journal of family & reproductive health · 2023Article
- Antenatal Fear of Childbirth as a Risk Factor for a Bad Childbirth Experience.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Mode of delivery preferences: the role of childbirth fear among nulliparous women.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Relationship among fear of childbirth, sexual quality of life, and depression during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study.Women's health (London, England)Article
- Rebirth of the Meaning of Natural Childbirth: A Qualitative Study on the Perceived Impacts of Effective Midwife-Mother Communication among Iranian Midwives and Mothers.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundFear of childbirth is an anxiety associated with childbirth, which manifests itself in physical and concentration problems. It is often associated with requesting a cesarean section, and it is prevalent in nulliparous women. This is a study aimed to summarize the published research on the factors for fear of childbirth in nulliparous women in Iran.
methodsThis study was conducted based on the PRISMA statement. A literature search was performed on nine electronic databases (Web of Sciences, Since Direct, Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, and Persian databases including Scientific Information Database, Irandoc, and Magiran) using keywords related to fear of childbirth, factors, nulliparous, and Iran from 2000 to 2020. This study included cross-sectional studies with full-text in English or Persian in Iran. The quality of the selected studies was evaluated independently by two authors and via the STROBE checklist.
resultsIn this study, 93 articles were identified,13 duplicate articles were excluded, 80 articles were screened by title and abstract, 62 were excluded, and the full-text of 18 articles was assessed for analysis. Of these, 12 were excluded, and six articles were reviewed. Six studies were conducted in different provinces of Iran. Based on the study results, factors of the fear of childbirth in nulliparous women were: biological (the process of labor and childbirth and labor pain, concern for the baby (harm to the baby and baby infirmity), psychological (painful injections during labor and suturing in childbirth), and individual (loss of control during labor).
conclusionsThis study identified four main factors that affect fear of childbirth status in nulliparous women, and concern for the baby was a more common factor in this study. In conclusion, these factors can be reduced by increasing their assurance about child health, training during pregnancy, talking about positive experiences, and holding workshops.
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