Fear of childbirth in primipara women and its correlation with premenstrual syndrome: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fear of Childbirth (FOC) is the most common psychological problem among pregnant women, especially in primipara women who are more likely to fear the unknown delivery process. The causes of FOC are complex and influenced by various factors, but the impact of menstruation-related factors remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to understand the current situation of FOC in primiparous women during late pregnancy, investigate the influencing factors of FOC, and further explore the correlation between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and FOC.

Methods

This study is a multicenter cross-sectional study. A convenience sampling method is used to select 597 primiparous women who attend regular prenatal check-ups at three healthcare institutions in Nantong City, Jiangsu Pro

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12533863 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature