Comparing the effect of childbirth preparation courses delivered both in-person and via social media on pregnancy experience, fear of childbirth, birth preference and mode of birth in pregnant Iranian women: A quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Rates of cesarean section in Iran are unnecessarily high largely due to fear of childbirth (FOC), yet this may be reduced through education. Iranian women are keen to obtain information about pregnancy and birth online though sources may not be reliable. Consequently, the present study aimed to compare the effect of childbirth preparation courses delivered both online via the social media platform 'Telegram' and in-person on pregnancy experience, FOC, birth preference, and mode of birth.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study included 165 primiparous pregnant women referred to the prenatal clinic in Tehran, Iran. Convenience sampling was used to recruit participants, who were subsequently divided into three groups; (A) social media-based educational interve

SUBMITTER: Mousavi SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9355199 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature