Tokophobia ; Our Clinical Experience

Fear of childbirth, or what has historically been called tokophobia, is often described as a severe fear of birth and pathological fear of childbirth. The reasons for fear of childbirth are stated as biological reasons, psychological reasons and lack of social support. However, it is still not possible to clearly explain the reasons for the fear of childbirth in pregnant women and the risk factors affecting them. The reasons for the fear of childbirth and the affecting factors have not been fully explained.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Tocophobia Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fear of childbirth and anxiety sensitivity in pregnant women, and whether the mode of delivery changes depending on this fear and these data. The aim of the authors is to reveal the frequency and causes of tokophobia in pregnant women followed in their clinics and to show the birth patterns of these patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

3rd trimester pregnant women who are followed up in our clinic and will give birth in our clinic.
Pregnant women between the ages of 18 and 40

Exclusion criteria

Those in the risky pregnancy category (preeclampsia, gdm, iugr… etc.)
Known to have fetal anomaly during follow-ups
Those with chronic disease
Those with sexually transmitted diseases
Those with a history of cesarean section

Treatment and study plan

pregnant women in the 3rd trimester

Diagnostic Test

Pregnant women who are in their third trimester and will give birth in the clinic will form the study group. These pregnant women will be measured by applying a set of questionnaires to measure their fear of childbirth.

Primary outcomes

diagnosis of tokophobia

Time frame: 2 months

patients will be administered W-DEQ: Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire part A. As a result, those who score above 85 will be diagnosed with tokophobia.

this test; Each question has a point equivalent, and the diagnosis will be reached by adding all the points at the end.
type of birth

Time frame: 2 months

The birth types of patients diagnosed with tokophobia will be examined. It will be tried to show statistically whether tokophobia increases cesarean section rates or not.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Causes and Frequency of Tokophobia, Its Effect on Cesarean Delivery Rates: Our Clinical Experience

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Nov 25, 2022
Registry last updated: Jul 18, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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