Study protocol of virtual childbirth preparation courses to reduce the fear of childbirth and improve the pregnancy experience in pregnant women: A semi-experimental clinical trial (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Amiri Farahani ◽  
Soroor Parvizy Sr ◽  
Eesa Mohammadi ◽  
Mohsen Asadi-Lari Sr ◽  
Ziba Taghizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fear Of Childbirth ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Childbirth Preparation ◽  
Primiparous Women ◽  
Type Of Delivery

BACKGROUND Background and Aims: Childbirth preparation courses are the most important educational components during pregnancy. There have been changes in the health-related educational approaches and an increase in the tendency of pregnant women to acquire information from online resources so far. OBJECTIVE the current study aimed to compare the effect of childbirth preparation education using two methods of in-person and social networks on the experience of pregnancy, fear of childbirth, the birth preference, and type of delivery among pregnant women. METHODS In total, 165 primiparous women referring to the prenatal clinic affiliated to Milad Hospital in Tehran, Iran, will be done in this study. The sampling has been fulfilled through convenience sampling method and the participants will be divided into three groups of control and intervention 1 and 2 weekly. The intervention begins in 20th weeks of gestation and lasts until 37th gestational weeks. The intervention group 1 is subjected to educational content based on Mayer's Principles of multimedia learning using PDF files, images, videocasts, and podcasts. On the other hand, the subjects in the intervention group 2 will receive the same content using the in-person method through textbooks, movies, and medical moulages. The pretest will be performed at 18-20 weeks of gestation using a demographic characteristics form, Pregnancy Experience Scale (PES), and version A of Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (WDEQ-A). In addition, at 36-38 weeks of gestation, the posttest will be carried out using PES, WDEQ-A, and birth preference. The type of delivery will be recorded a few days postpartum. RESULTS it is a protocol study. no result CONCLUSIONS This semi-experimental clinical trial with a control group tests the effect of virtual childbirth preparation courses on primiparous women. The expected outcomes included the improvement of pregnancy experience measured by the shortened form of PES, a decrease in the fear of childbirth measured by WDEQ-A, and the difference between the birth preference and type of delivery. CLINICALTRIAL IRCT20180427039436N2

scholarly journals Comparing the effect of in-person and virtual childbirth preparation trainings on the fear of childbirth (FOC) and pregnancy experience of pregnant women: protocol for a quasi-experimental feasibility study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedeh Robab Mousavi ◽  
Leila Amiri-Farahani ◽  
Syedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady ◽  
Soghra Omrani Saravi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fear Of Childbirth ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Childbirth Preparation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Primiparous Women ◽  
Type Of Delivery

Abstract Background Childbirth preparation trainings are an important component of prenatal education, and pregnant women are increasingly interested in seeking information from online sources. The aim of this study is to compare the feasibility and the effects of in-person and virtual childbirth preparation training courses on the pregnancy experience, fear of childbirth (FOC), birth preference, and type of delivery among pregnant women. Methods In total, 165 primiparous women referring to a prenatal clinic at Milad Hospital in Tehran, will be included in this study. The subjects will be selected using the convenience sampling method and will be divided into three groups of study A, study B, and control. The study groups A and B will receive virtual and in-person childbirth training with similar content, respectively. The control group will receive only routine prenatal care. In the 18th and 20th weeks of pregnancy, the demographic information, pregnancy experience scale (PES), and version A of the Wijma delivery expectancy/experience questionnaire (WDEQ-A) will be completed, and in the 36th and 38th weeks of pregnancy, the PES and WDEQ-A questionnaires, as well as birth preference form will be completed. The type of delivery will be recorded in the first few days of postpartum. Conclusion This quasi-experimental clinical trial will investigate the effect of virtual childbirth preparation training on primiparous women. The expected outcomes will include the difference in pregnancy experience measured by the brief version of PES, the difference in FOC measured by WDEQ-A, the birth preference, and the type of delivery. Trial registration IRCT.ir: IRCT20180427039436N2;

Effect of chamomile oil on cesarean section pain in primiparous women: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roghayeh Zardosht ◽  
Ameneh Basir ◽  
Amirhossein Sahebkar ◽  
Seyed Ahmad Emami
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Primiparous Women

Background: Pain after cesarean section can turn the pleasant event of childbirth into an unpleasant experience for the mother. Pain relief through non-pharmaceutical methods, such as aromatherapy, could potentially be a useful intervention. In this study, the analgesic effect of chamomile oil was studied. Purpose: The current research was conducted to study the effect of chamomile oil on cesarean section pain in primiparous women. Materials and methods: This was a randomized double blind clinical trial wherein 128 primiparous pregnant women (who willingly selected cesarean section) took part. In the aromatherapy group, the subjects inhaled one drop of 5% chamomile oil, and in the control group the subjects inhaled one placebo drop. In both groups the subjects inhaled for 15-20 minutes at a distance of 5 cm from the nose at 4, 8, and 12 hours after surgery, and pain intensity was measured before and after half an hour after inhalation using the visual analog scale (VAS). For data analysis, the software SPSS (version 25) and descriptive statistics (frequency, frequency percentage, mean, and standard deviation) were used. In order to determine the significance, inferential statistics (Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon, independent t-test, and Chi-square) were used. Findings: Data indicated that the intervention and placebo groups were homogeneous in terms of demographic variables. The average weights and heights of women in the intervention group were 86/5± 5/9 and 163/7 ±5/1, respectively. Corresponding values women in the control group were 84/5± 5/7 kg and 163/4± 5/8 cm. The finding of the current research indicates that the intervention and placebo groups showed no significant statistical difference in terms of baseline pain before intervention (p=0.08), while the difference between the two groups was significant in terms of pain 4, 8, and 12 hours after intervention (p<0.01). Therefore, inhalation of chamomile oil reduced pain intensity significantly compared to post-intervention. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, inhalation of chamomile oil following caesarean section in primiparous women reduced pain and also the need for analgesics. Therefore, the use of aromatherapy with chamomile oil as a simple way without any side effects for the reduction of pain in mothers after cesarean section is recommended.

The effect of ear acupressure medicine at the “Shen Men” point on the nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1774-1779
Author(s):  
Sanaz Nehbandani ◽  
Hajar Salehi ◽  
Khadije Rezaie Keikhaie ◽  
Hossein Rashki Ghalenow ◽  
Fatemeh Mirzaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference

Introduction & Objective: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders that more than 85% of pregnant women experience. However, controlling and treating this complication is still one of the most important issues in antenatal care. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ear acupressure at Shen Men point on relieving nausea, vomiting and retching during pregnancy. Materials and Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 100 pregnant women with a gestational age of less than 16 weeks attending the health clinics of Zabol city during 2019-2020 were studied in two control and intervention groups (n = 50 in each group). The samples in the intervention group were trained to apply pressure on their ears’ Shen Men point with the thumb for three minutes three times a day (morning, noon, and night), for a duration of one month. At the end of second and fourth weeks, the data were collected using the Rhodes index form and then, were analyzed by SPSS software version 22. Results: According to the results, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gestational age, occupation and education. The difference in the mean scores of nausea, vomiting and retching was not statistically significant between the control and intervention groups before the study. But four weeks after the study, a significant difference was observed in the mean scores of vomiting, nausea and retching between the two groups, so that the mean scores of vomiting, nausea and retching were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group. Conclusion: The ear acupressure medicine at the Shen men point can be used as a non-invasive, safe and inexpensive method to relieve nausea, vomiting and retching during pregnancy. Keywords: Acupressure medicine, Shen Men, Vomiting, Pregnancy, Nausea, Retching, Rhodosis

The effect of continuous care model-based intervention on the quality of sleep in menopausal women: A clinical trial study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzaneh AKBARI ◽  
sousan Heydarpour ◽  
Nader Salari
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Continuous Care ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

Abstract BACKGROUND Sleep disorder, brings in many physical, behavioral, and mental problems. Applying continuous care model leads to proper recognition of the patient’s problems and involves the patient in solving health problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of continuous care model on the quality of sleep in menopausal women. METHODS AND MATERIALS A random clinical trial study was carried out with participation of 110 menopausal women visiting Kermanshah-based clinics (the west of Iran) in 2017. The participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n=55) and control (n=55) groups. The control group received the routine cares and in addition to the routine cares the intervention group attended four weekly group consultation sessions (60-90min). The quality of sleep in the two groups was assessed using Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index before, immediately after, and one month after the intervention. Data analyses were done using independent t-test, ANOVA with frequent measures, Friedman’s test, Wilcoxon’s post hoc test, and X2 test in SPSS (24). RESULTS The mean scores of quality of sleep before and after the intervention were significantly different in the intervention group (p=0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of quality of sleep before (p=0.140) and immediately after the intervention (p=0.168). However, one month after, the difference between the two groups was significant (P<0.001). CONCLUSION Implementation of the continuous care model led to an improvement of quality of sleep in the menopausal women.

scholarly journals Psikoedukasi Dzikr Menurunkan Kadar Kortisol dan Meningkatkan Kadar IGG pada Ibu Primipara

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Anies Anies ◽  
Ariawan Soejoenoes ◽  
Suhartono Taat Putra
Keyword(s):  
Hormonal Regulation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Midwifery Care ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Primiparous Women

Background: Unstable emotions that are common during the perinatal period affect hormonal regulation and affect immunity. Research of psychoeducation dhikr be important was done to reduce perceived stress so that cortisol levels can be controlled hence IgG increases.Purposes: to prove additional psychoeducation of dhikr in routine midwifery care more influential on decreasing cortisol and increasing IgG among primiparous women.Methods: This study was an experimental study. A number of 24 participants as intervention group and a number of 23 participants as control group. Cortisol and IgG levels measured using ELIZA kits in the third trimester of pregnancy, the three days and tenth days after birth. Statistical test using General Linear Model and independent t test to compare Δ score.Results: The result showed mean difference between groups on the end of interventions, cortisol 18.95, CI 95% (-13.42 – 51.33) and p value is 0.245. The difference of the IgG between groups 482.72, CI 95% (55,51 - 909,93) and p value is 0.028.Conclusions: Additional psychoeducation of dhikr in routine midwifery care has more decrease Cortisol and increase IgG levels in primiparous women. Keywords: Cortisol, Psychoeducation Dzikr, IgG, Primiparous

scholarly journals The Effect of Emotional Disclosure by Writing on the Depression of Hemodialysis Patients in Iran: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-229
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Khaleghi ◽  
Batool Pouraboli ◽  
Leila Abadian ◽  
Mahlegha Dehghan ◽  
Sakineh Miri
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Emotional Disclosure ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
The Difference

Introduction: Depression is the most common psychological problem in patients with renal failure, and it can lead to mortality in severe cases. Effective interventions are required to promote mental health in patients on hemodialysis with various types of mental disorders. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of emotional disclosure by writing on depression of patients on hemodialysis in Iran. Methods: This clinical trial study was carried out on 140 patients undergoing hemodialysis in hemodialysis centers of Kerman. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control after signing the written consent forms and completing the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS 21). The intervention group was requested to write daily the deepest emotions and intrusive thoughts within 15 to 20 minutes in four consecutive days. The control group received routine care. Then, the questionnaire was recompleted two weeks later. Finally, the data were analyzed by SPSS (version 13) using independent t-test and paired t-test. Results: The mean depression score was either moderate or high. While depression scores seemed to decrease in the intervention group after the intervention, the depression scores continued to rise following the intervention in the control group. The difference in depression scores was statistically significant between the two groups before and after the intervention. Conclusion: Emotional disclosure by writing can be effective on the level of depression in patients on hemodialysis.Simus adi omnimodipsa sam fugita dolenistiae inveles est doluptat.

The Effect of Olive Oil and Honey Combination on Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain Relief: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
Arezoo Shayan ◽  
Hadis Sourinezhad ◽  
Fariba Barzegar ◽  
Hassan Ahmadinia ◽  
Zahra Masoumi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Perineal Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Primiparous Women

Background: Episiotomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world that is associated with perineal pain and can be exposed to infection, or might be healed with delay. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of honey-olive oil combination on episiotomy wound healing and pain relief in primiparous women. Methods: This single-blind, parallel randomized clinical trial (IRCT20120215009014N208) was conducted on 80 primiparous women. They were allocated randomly to each of the groups through random allocation rule: 40 in honey-olive oil group and 40 in the control group. Every 12 hours and for 14 days, the treatment group used about 1 inch of the cream on the wound area. Pain intensity and wound healing were measured by REEDA Scale and Visual Analogue Scale on days 7, 10, and 14 in both groups. The statistical analyst was not informed about the allocation of the groups. A significant level of 0.05 was considered. Results: There was a significant difference between healing score and pain intensity between the two groups on 7th, 10th and 14th postpartum days (p <0.05). Wound healing occurred much faster (Scores on days 7,10, and 14 were 11.25±2.13, 7.47±1.96 and 4.95±1.53 in the control group and 4.45±1.25, 2.32±.69 and 10±.30 in the intervention group, p <0.05). Moreover, pain intensity was significantly relieved in those who used Honey and olive oil cream (the scores were 5.6750±1.43, 3.3500±1.52, 2.2250±1.34 in the control group and 1.9750±1.52, .2250±.57, .0250±.15 in the intervention group, p<0.05). Conclusion: Using honey and olive oil combination improves episiotomy wound healing and also relieves its’ associated pain.

scholarly journals Effects of relaxation exercises on the ways of coping with stress and anxiety level in primiparous pregnant women diagnosed with preterm labor

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 3158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayten Arıöz Düzgün ◽  
Emel Ege
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Ways Of Coping ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Relaxation Exercises

This experimental study aims to evaluate the effects of relaxation exercises on the ways of coping with stress and anxiety level in primiparous women diagnosed with preterm labor. The study included a total of 60 pregnant women who were admitted to the outpatients clinics of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a tertiary setting between November 2012 and February 2014. Of these women, 30 were allocated into the intervention group and 30 were allocated into the control group. The Pregnant Women Identity Information Form, Ways of Coping with Stress Inventory, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used as data collection tools.The pregnant women in the intervention group achieved higher scores in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory in the first assessment and lower scores in the final assessment, and the difference from baseline was significantly different (p<0.005). The women in the control group achieved lower scores in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory in the first assessment and higher scores in the final assessment, and the difference from baseline was significantly different (p<0.005). The scores of pregnant women in the intervention group in efficient ways of coping subscale increased as from the baseline (p<0.005), whereas there was an increase in the scores of women in the control group in inefficient ways of coping subscale and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.005). Our study results suggest that relaxation exercises are effective in reducing anxiety and coping with stress in pregnant women with imminent premature labor.

scholarly journals Comparing Efficacy of Cerclage and Adjunctive Therapy (Cerclage & Pessary) in Prevention of Preterm Birth in Pregnant Women with Cervical Insufficiency: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitra Arjmandifar ◽  
Maryam Moshfeghi ◽  
Maryam Mohammadi ◽  
Mahya Eftekhari
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Adjunctive Therapy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cervical Insufficiency

Abstract Background: Cervical insufficiency is the responsible factor for 15-25% of pregnancy loss in the second trimester. Midwifery specialists sometimes prefer to use adjunctive therapy in combination with cerclage surgery for management of cervical insufficiency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of adjunctive pessary therapy after cerclage in improving perinatal and neonatal outcome and increasing satisfaction in women with cervical insufficiency.Methods: This concurrent randomized clinical trial was conducted at the infertility department of Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran from May 2018 to May 2020. In this trial, 170 singleton pregnant women, diagnosed with cervical insufficiency, of gestational age 14 to 26 weeks, were enrolled. Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either cervical cerclage or pessary after cerclage. The primary outcomes were gestational age at the time of delivery and the percentage of preterm labor (<37 weeks). The secondary outcomes were the method of delivery, neonatal outcomes, maternal adverse events and maternal satisfaction of interventions.Results: Preterm birth before 37 weeks of gestation occurred in 16 women (19.3%) in the pessary group and 17 women (21%) in the control group (between-group difference, 1.11%; 95%CI 0.518−2.388%). In the survival analysis to 37 WK of gestation, the incidence of preterm birth was not significantly different between the two groups (Relative Risk (RR), 1; 95%CI, 0.161-6.202). Based on survival analysis, the incidence of vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain significantly differed between the two groups (RR, 2.68; 95%CI (1.31-5.46)) and (RR, 1.73; 95%CI (1.04-2.87), respectively. The mean score of satisfaction in the intervention group (5.73) was significantly higher than the control group (5.25), (between-group difference, 0.47; 95%CI (0.10-0.84).Conclusions: The placement of an adjunctive pessary for pregnant women with singleton pregnancy and a cervical insufficiency, did not result in a lower rate of preterm delivery before 37 weeks of gestation compared to cerclage alone. However, the complications of pregnancy after the intervention until delivery, were less in these women, while the level of satisfaction was higher. Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20180302038914N1), May 5,2018.

scholarly journals Educational intervention with serial album about pregnant women positioning for spinal anesthesia: randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah de Lima Pinto ◽  
Larissa Alves Sampaio ◽  
Nelson Miguel Galindo Neto ◽  
Paulo César de Almeida ◽  
Mirna Fontenele de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Spinal Anesthesia ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exact Test

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate effectiveness of using educational intervention serial album to positioning pregnant women for spinal anesthesia. Method: Randomized clinical trial with 90 women casually assigned to control (CG) and intervention group (IG), in a maternity hospital located in Northeast region of Brazil. The primary endpoint was “achieve correct positioning to perform spinal anesthesia”; and secondary, “how number of spinal cord puncture attempts”. Effectiveness was verified using the chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test and likelihood ratio. Results: The positioning was correct in 37 women in each group. There was an association between women in control group remaining still, relaxing shoulders and flexing the spine; and women in intervention group should remain still and relax the shoulders; furthermore there was a statistical association achieved by correct positioning and the number of attempts to access the lumbar puncture. Conclusion: Educational intervention with serial album was effective and contributed to immobility and positioning of pregnant women. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-3Z7SRD).

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