The Effect of Psych-education on Fear of Childbirth and Postpartum Outcome: Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

Authors : Aysu YILDIZ KARAAHMET, Ayşenur TURAN, Zulfıyya NURALIYEVA

Pages : 399-411

Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1227723

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Publication Date : 2023-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis study aimed to investigate the effects of psychoeducation on fear of childbirth and postpartum outcomes. Methods: Literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and Science Citation Index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Web of Science); until December 2022. This work is based on the recommendations of the Cochrane guidelines. The data were analyzed using the Review Manager computer program insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Version 5.3);. Results: Eight randomized controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis: all 8 studies were combined for fear of childbirth. In the meta-analysis, it was seen that psychoeducation decreased the fear of birth insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MD: 10.18 95% CI: 9.32 to 11.05, Z = 23.09, p < 0.00001); in pregnant women, when the anxiety and depression rate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SMD: -0.36 95% CI: -0.57 to -0.15, Z = 3.34, p=0.0008); were examined, it was seen that there was no difference in depression, it decreased the cesarean section insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SMD: -0.35 95% CI: -0.49 to -0.22, Z = 5.19, p<0.00001); rate and increased the self-efficacy insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SMD: 0.38 95% CI:0.25 to 0.51, Z =5.58 p <0.00001); rate. Conclusion: This study provides sufficient evidence that psychoeducation is effective in reducing fear of childbirth, anxiety, and cesarean section rates, while increasing self-efficacy.
Keywords : Tokofobi, Eğitim, Primipar, Meta analiz, Sistematik inceleme