Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on fear of childbirth for pregnant women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in fear of childbirth.

Methods

All published literature were searched from three databases (Pubmed, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science) as of April 2024. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Systematic Review Manual 2.0 bias risk assessment tool. The primary outcome was FOC, the secondary outcomes were depression, anxiety, stress, childbirth self-efficacy, and mode of delivery.

Results

This study included 32 randomized controlled trials, involving 17 interventions and 3,187 pregnant women. Compared with usual care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (SMD = -1.62, 95%CI -2.47 to -0.66), haptonomy (SMD = -1.43, 95%CI -2.63 to -0.24), motivational interview (SMD = -1.3

SUBMITTER: Zhou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11938124 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature