"Effectiveness of Educational Sessions in Reducing Tokophobia and Improving Quality of Life Among Pregnant Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study"
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Tokophobia Severity Score Measured by Tokophobia Assessment Scale (TAS)
研究概览
简要总结
This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured educational sessions on tokophobia among pregnant women. Tokophobia, defined as an intense fear of pregnancy and childbirth, can negatively affect maternal psychological well-being, coping abilities, and overall quality of life.
A purposive sample of 50 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Soad Kafafi Hospital, October City, Egypt, participated in the study. Participants received a structured educational intervention consisting of five sessions addressing knowledge about tokophobia, psychological coping strategies, and lifestyle modifications to enhance well-being during pregnancy.
Data were collected before and after the intervention using validated tools, including the Tokophobia Awareness Questionnaire, Tokophobia Assessment Scale, Jalowiec Coping Scale, and WHOQOL-BREF.
The study evaluates changes in awareness levels, severity of tokophobia, coping strategies, and quality of life following the intervention. The findings are expected to provide evidence on the role of educational interventions in reducing fear of childbirth and improving maternal psychological outcomes.
详细描述
Tokophobia is a severe and persistent fear of pregnancy and childbirth that can negatively affect maternal mental health, coping abilities, and overall quality of life. It is associated with increased anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and preference for unnecessary medical interventions such as cesarean delivery. Lack of knowledge and inadequate psychological support during pregnancy may exacerbate this condition.
Educational interventions have been identified as effective strategies to enhance awareness, reduce fear, and improve psychological outcomes among pregnant women. Providing structured information and coping strategies may empower women, increase their sense of control, and promote positive pregnancy experiences.
This study adopts a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design to evaluate the effectiveness of structured educational sessions on tokophobia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Soad Kafafi Hospital, October City, Egypt. A purposive sample of 50 pregnant women aged 18 years and above is included in the study.
The intervention consists of five structured educational sessions, including three theoretical sessions and two practical sessions. The sessions focus on increasing awareness about tokophobia, identifying its causes and symptoms, and introducing psychological coping strategies such as relaxation techniques and stress management. Additionally, lifestyle modifications and supportive practices to enhance maternal well-being are addressed.
Data are collected before and after the intervention using validated tools, including the Tokophobia Awareness Questionnaire, Tokophobia Assessment Scale (TAS), Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS), and WHOQOL-BREF.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
No masking was applied in this study due to the nature of the educational intervention
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Pregnant women attending antenatal clinics Age 18 years and above Willing to participate and provide informed consent
排除标准
- •Pregnant women with diagnosed acute psychological disorders Pregnant women who are unable to participate in educational sessions Refusal to participate in the study
研究组 & 干预措施
Educational Intervention Group
Pregnant women who received a structured educational intervention consisting of five sessions (three theoretical and two practical) focusing on increasing awareness of tokophobia, reducing fear of childbirth, and improving coping strategies and psychological well-being.
干预措施: Educational Sessions on Tokophobia (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Tokophobia Severity Score Measured by Tokophobia Assessment Scale (TAS)
时间窗: Baseline and immediately after completion of the intervention (approximately 2.5 months)
Change in tokophobia severity scores measured using the Tokophobia Assessment Scale (TAS). The total score ranges from \[MIN\] to \[MAX\], with higher scores indicating greater severity of fear of childbirth.
次要结局
- Change in Tokophobia Awareness Score Measured by Tokophobia Awareness Questionnaire(Baseline and immediately after intervention)
- Change in Coping Strategies Score Measured by Jalowiec Coping Scale (JCS)(Baseline and immediately after intervention)
- Change in Quality of Life Score Measured by WHOQOL-BREF(Baseline and immediately after completion of the educational sessions)