ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026
A randomized controlled clinical trial of the effect of positive psychology on childbearing Intention and Stages of behavior change in reproductive age women.
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backgroundIn contemporary societies, delayed childbearing and declining fertility rates have emerged as prominent reproductive behavior patterns globally. This demographic shift has precipitated significant population aging trends, presenting substantial socioeconomic challenges. This study aimed to investigate the effect of positive counseling on childbearing intention and stages of behavior change among women. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis study employed a two-arm randomized clinical controlled trial on married women unwilling to conceive within two years following marriage until the next two years. The exclusion criteria encompassed contraindications to pregnancy such as cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune disorders, severe psychiatric conditions, a history of hysterectomy, and similar factors. Initially, one-fifth of 88 health centers across various city districts were selected using simple random sampling to ensure socioeconomic diversity. Then, participants were recruited using convenience sampling method from 88 health centers. The participants were assigned into two groups (
resultsThe results indicated that after counseling, the overall mean score of childbearing intention [Adjusted Mean Difference (AMD): 8.58, 95% CI: (5.18-11.99),
conclusionsThis study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of positive psychology-based counseling into public health interventions aimed at addressing declining fertility rates.
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