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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Influence of patient-centered prenatal education on the birth experience: A qualitative study.

Júlia Cortes Cavalcante, Maria Teresa Pace do Amaral, Thamires Hellen de Souza Santos, Maura Lorena Ovídio Santos, Fabiane Ribeiro Ferreira, Elyonara Mello Figueiredo, Mariana Maia de Oliveira Sunemi

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Júlia Cortes CavalcanteRehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Maria Teresa Pace do AmaralDepartament of Human Movement Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - Campus Baixada Santista (UNIFESP-BS), Santos, SP, Brazil.
Thamires Hellen de Souza SantosPhysical Therapy Undergraduate Program, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Maura Lorena Ovídio SantosPhysical Therapy Undergraduate Program, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Fabiane Ribeiro FerreiraDepartment of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Elyonara Mello FigueiredoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Women's Health Graduate Program, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Mariana Maia de Oliveira SunemiRehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Electronic address: marimfo@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundChildbirth is a complex, subjective phenomenon, the significance of which is influenced by sociocultural and individual factors. Anxieties surrounding childbirth, often stemming from gaps in knowledge about the physiological process, can negatively affect maternal expectations. Prenatal health education has been proposed as a key intervention to mitigate these anxieties by enhancing self-efficacy, promoting patient autonomy, and encouraging active participation.

objectiveThis study aimed to investigate women's perceptions of their labor and childbirth experience following participation in a patient-centered prenatal education program, the 'Oficina do Parto'.

methodsThis qualitative study used thematic analysis. Participants included nine women and their companions who attended the 'Oficina do Parto' program. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted during the postpartum period.

resultsThe analysis yielded two main themes: 1) the perceived impact of the educational program on labor and delivery experiences; and 2) the role and influence of the companion's participation during childbirth. Participants reported that the program effectively increased their knowledge, which contributed to a more positive childbirth experience and a greater appreciation for the companion's role.

conclusionThe 'Oficina do Parto' program successfully enhanced women's knowledge, fostering positive perceptions of childbirth and the involvement of companions. The alignment between the educational content and the practices of the attending obstetric team, together with the women's prior childbirth knowledge, emerged as factors that positively influenced the overall childbirth experience.

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ParturitionPrenatal EducationFemaleHumansPatient-Centered CarePregnancyQualitative ResearchAttitudes and practices in healthChildbirthHealth educationKnowledgeLaborQualitative research

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