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NCT Number: NCT07072507

Childbirth Education Classes, Spousal Support, Birth Memory, Choice of the Birth Method, and Birth Satisfaction

The research questions of this study are listed below.

1. Is the mean spouse support score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care? 2. Is the mean birth satisfaction scale score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care? 3. Is the mean birth memory and recall scale score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care? 4. Are the birth preferences of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses significantly different from those of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth prep

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Key information

Conditions

Birth Birth Memory Birth Satisfaction Education Pregnancy

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bursa Uludag University

Bursa, 16059, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Pregnancy is a physiological process that can create significant physical, psychological, and emotional stress for women. During this time, they may experience various symptoms and complaints. The outcomes of pregnancy can be unpredictable, which is why it's crucial for pregnant women to receive ample support from those around them, particularly their spouses. As a result, many women may choose to attend prenatal preparation courses. Ultimately, every woman desires a safe and uncomplicated birth, tailored to her preferences, and with a high level of satisfaction.

The purpose of this randomized controlled experimental study is to determine the effect of childbirth preparation classes on perception of spouse support and birth satisfaction.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being able to speak and write Turkish
  • Nulliparous
  • Being in 30-32 weeks of pregnancy
  • Having a singleton pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

  • Having communication and psychological problems
  • Having multiple pregnancies
  • Being overweight and obese
  • Being divorced or having lost a spouse
  • Not attending more than one session of childbirth preparation classes with/without a spouse
  • Filling out incomplete forms

Treatment and study plan

Chilbirth Education

Behavioral

Participants divided into training groups will receive training on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, preparation for parenthood, and baby care in groups of 6-8 people, 2 hours a week for five weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Introduction form

    Time frame: During registration (first day)

    Participants will complete a five-question introduction form, including four sociodemographic questions and a question about birth preferences.

  2. Pre Education-Spousal Support During Pregnancy

    Time frame: During registration (first day)

    The Perception of Spousal Support in Pregnancy Scale (PSSPS) (22 questions) will be administered during registration. The lowest possible score from the total scale is 16, and the highest score is 80. High scores from the scale indicate that perceived spousal support during pregnancy is high, while low scores indicate that perceived spousal support is low.

  3. After Education - Spousal Support During Pregnancy

    Time frame: After education (When Childbirth Education is Finish)

    The Perception of Spousal Support During Pregnancy Scale (PSSPS) (22 questions) will be administered after childbirth education . The lowest possible score from the total scale is 16, and the highest score is 80. High scores from the scale indicate high perceived spousal support during pregnancy, while low scores indicate low perceived spousal support.

  4. Postpartum- Memories and Recall

    Time frame: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)

    Birth memories and how he remembered his birth will be assessed with the "Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire (BirthMARQ)" The scale has six sub-dimensions, and each sub-dimension is scored on its own. It is a 7-point Likert scale.

    Emotional memory sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate having negative feelings about the birth experience.

    Ambiguous Emotional Memory Sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate having more ambiguous feelings about the birth experience.

    Centrality of memory sub-dimension: High scores indicate that the birth memory is more centralized in the mother.

    Consistency and reliving sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate a more consistent birth memory and more reliving.

    Sensory memory sub-scale: Higher scores indicate increased sensory memory of the birth experience.

    Involuntary recall sub-scale: Higher scores indicate more frequent involuntary recall.

  5. Postpartum-Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form (BSE-S)

    Time frame: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)

    The Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form (BSE-S), which uses a 5-point Likert scale, will be utilized to measure birth satisfaction. The scale ranges from a lowest score of 0 to a highest score of 40 points. As the score increases, so does the level of satisfaction. For this study, the cut-off scores have been divided into three equal parts as follows:

    • Low satisfaction level: less than 13 points
    • Medium satisfaction level: 14 to 27 points
    • High satisfaction level: 28 points or more

Secondary outcomes

  1. Birth method preference

    Time frame: During registration (first day)

    A question will be used to measure birth method preference. Options;

    • Vaginal birth
    • Vaginal birth with epidural anesthesia
    • Cesarean birth with spinal anesthesia
    • Cesarean birth with general anesthesia

  2. Childbirth method

    Time frame: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)

    The participant will be asked to report the childbirth method that took place.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Childbirth Preparation Classes on Spousal Support, Birth Preference, Birth Memory, and Birth Satisfaction

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jul 18, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 21, 2026

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