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Childbirth fear and associated factors in a sample of pregnant Iranian women
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 33, Issue 6 (30 Nov. 2018), pp.497-505, 9 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: Fear of childbirth is common during pregnancy and may contribute to several adverse outcomes.
We aimed to investigate childbirth fear and associated factors in a sample of pregnant Iranian women.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 525 pregnant women in Sabzevar, Iran from December 2016 to March 2017.
The Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaires (W-DEQ) was used to investigate fear of childbirth.
Results: The mean W-DEQ score was 67.6±23.5.
Of 525 women, 19.6% and 6.1% experienced moderate (mean W-DEQ score ≥ 85) and severe (mean W-DEQ score ≥ 100) fear of childbirth, respectively.
W-DEQ scores were not different in the categories of gestational age, parity, maternal age, educational level, body mass index, and employment status (p > 0.050).
The mean score of childbirth fear was significantly higher in multiparas who preferred cesarean in comparison to those who preferred vaginal delivery (p < 0.032).
The mean score of childbirth fear was significantly higher in nulliparas with a lower family income compared to those with a higher family income (p < 0.011).
In nulliparas, predictors of moderate and severe childbirth fear were women’s description of their present pregnancy (odds ratio (OR) = 2.600; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.323–5.112), and receiving a low level of emotional support from their husband (OR = 4.450; 95% CI: 1.349–14.674), respectively.
In multiparas, predictors of childbirth fear were unwanted pregnancy (OR = 2.930; 95% CI: 1.549–3.541), experiencing moderate to severe dyspareunia in the first intercourse (OR = 2.829; 95% CI: 1.479–5.414), having a low level of physical activity (OR = 1.942; 95% CI: 1.014–3.716), and perceived a low level of health (OR = 3.415; 95% CI: 1.172–9.950).
Conclusions: We observed a relatively high prevalence of childbirth fear in pregnant women in Iran.
Interventions should be implemented in high-risk women considering psychological variables
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mortazavi, Forough& Agah, Jila. 2018. Childbirth fear and associated factors in a sample of pregnant Iranian women. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 33, no. 6, pp.497-505.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880701
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mortazavi, Forough& Agah, Jila. Childbirth fear and associated factors in a sample of pregnant Iranian women. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 33, no. 6 (Nov. 2018), pp.497-505.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880701
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mortazavi, Forough& Agah, Jila. Childbirth fear and associated factors in a sample of pregnant Iranian women. Oman Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 33, no. 6, pp.497-505.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-880701
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 504-505
Record ID
BIM-880701