Fear of childbirth in nulliparous women: A cross-sectional multicentre study in China |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Women''s and Children''s Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uppsala University, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden;2. Research and Development Centre, Sundsvall Hospital, 846 53 Sundsvall, Sweden;3. Department of Nursing Sciences, Mid-Sweden University, 851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden;1. School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology;2. Wuchang University of Technology |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveFew studies have focused on the fear of childbirth (FOC) in China. This study aimed to explore the status of FOC and its associated factors among nulliparous women in China.MethodsUsing a cross-sectional study design, 1039 nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies were recruited from four public hospitals in four cities of China. FOC was evaluated using the Chinese version of the Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire scale. Associations of demographic, obstetric and social–psychological factors with the levels of FOC among nulliparous women were investigated.ResultsThe average score on the Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire scale was 31.30 (standard deviation = 8.43). Generalized linear regression analysis revealed that low self-rated health status (β = 2.26, P = 0.003), higher educational levels (β = 2.06, P = 0.010), lower levels of self-efficacy (β = −0.79, P < 0.001), and use of pregnancy-related smartphone applications (β = 2.42, P < 0.001) were associated with higher levels of FOC.ConclusionThe Childbirth Attitude Questionnaire scale is an appropriate tool to measure FOC. Education levels, self-rated health status, self-efficacy levels, and use of pregnancy-related smartphone applications were predictors of FOC among pregnant women in China. Healthcare professionals should identify the Chinese pregnant women with FOC and implement targeted interventions focused on the above factors. |
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Keywords: | Childbirth China Fear of childbirth Self-efficacy Nulliparous women Prenatal education |
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