U.S., April 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06929975) titled 'The Effect of Podcast Training on Birth Fear in Couples: A Randomized Controlled Trial' on April 08.
Brief Summary: Birth fear refers to intense feelings of anxiety, fear, and worry regarding the childbirth process, often arising from concerns about physical pain, complications, or uncertainty about the baby's health. Many women experience this fear during pregnancy, which, in some cases, may develop into a clinical condition known as tokophobia (Sharma & Sharma, 2023). Birth fear can increase stress levels, disrupting the mother's hormonal balance, which may prolong labor, increase the risk of complications, and negatively impact ...