BirthNCT07072507
Childbirth Education Classes, Spousal Support, Birth Memory, Choice of the Birth Method, and Birth Satisfaction
A study testing Chilbirth Education in people with Birth and Education, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The research questions of this study are listed below. 1. Is the mean spouse support score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- Chilbirth Education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 93 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 28 May 2025to 30 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being able to speak and write Turkish
- Nulliparous
- Being in 30-32 weeks of pregnancy
- Having a singleton pregnancy
Who cannot join
- Having communication and psychological problems
- Having multiple pregnancies
- Being overweight and obese
- Being divorced or having lost a spouse
- Not attending more than one session of childbirth preparation classes with/without a spouse
- Filling out incomplete forms
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Childbirth Preparation Classes on Spousal Support, Birth Preference, Birth Memory, and Birth Satisfaction
The research questions of this study are listed below.
- Is the mean spouse support score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care?
- Is the mean birth satisfaction scale score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care?
- Is the mean birth memory and recall scale score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care?
- Are the birth preferences of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses significantly different from those of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth prep
Read the detailed description
Pregnancy is a physiological process that can create significant physical, psychological, and emotional stress for women. During this time, they may experience various symptoms and complaints. The outcomes of pregnancy can be unpredictable, which is why it's crucial for pregnant women to receive ample support from those around them, particularly their spouses. As a result, many women may choose to attend prenatal preparation courses. Ultimately, every woman desires a safe and uncomplicated birth, tailored to her preferences, and with a high level of satisfaction.
The purpose of this randomized controlled experimental study is to determine the effect of childbirth preparation classes on perception of spouse support and birth satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Birth, Education, Pregnancy, Birth Memory, Birth Satisfaction
- Being tested
- Chilbirth Education
- Keywords
- Childbirth Education Classes, Partner Support, Birth Memory, Birth Satisfaction, choice of the birth method
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Chilbirth EducationBehavioural
Participants divided into training groups will receive training on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, preparation for parenthood, and baby care in groups of 6-8 people, 2 hours a week for five weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kontrol | No intervention | Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention. They will be left to the clinic's usual care. |
| Education Group | Experimental | The training group will be divided into two categories: a partnerless education group and a partnered education group. Participants will receive 2 hours of weekly childbirth preparation training over the course of five weeks. Receives: Behavioral: Chilbirth Education |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Introduction form
Participants will complete a five-question introduction form, including four sociodemographic questions and a question about birth preferences.
Measured: During registration (first day)
Pre Education-Spousal Support During Pregnancy
The Perception of Spousal Support in Pregnancy Scale (PSSPS) (22 questions) will be administered during registration. The lowest possible score from the total scale is 16, and the highest score is 80. High scores from the scale indicate that perceived spousal support during pregnancy is high, while low scores indicate that perceived spousal support is low.
Measured: During registration (first day)
After Education - Spousal Support During Pregnancy
The Perception of Spousal Support During Pregnancy Scale (PSSPS) (22 questions) will be administered after childbirth education . The lowest possible score from the total scale is 16, and the highest score is 80. High scores from the scale indicate high perceived spousal support during pregnancy, while low scores indicate low perceived spousal support.
Measured: After education (When Childbirth Education is Finish)
Postpartum- Memories and Recall
Birth memories and how he remembered his birth will be assessed with the "Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire (BirthMARQ)" The scale has six sub-dimensions, and each sub-dimension is scored on its own. It is a 7-point Likert scale.
Emotional memory sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate having negative feelings about the birth experience.
Ambiguous Emotional Memory Sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate having more ambiguous feelings about the birth experience.
Centrality of memory sub-dimension: High scores indicate that the birth memory is more centralized in the mother.
Consistency and reliving sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate a more consistent birth memory and more reliving.
Sensory memory sub-scale: Higher scores indicate increased sensory memory of the birth experience.
Involuntary recall sub-scale: Higher scores indicate more frequent involuntary recall.
Measured: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)
Postpartum-Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form (BSE-S)
The Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form (BSE-S), which uses a 5-point Likert scale, will be utilized to measure birth satisfaction. The scale ranges from a lowest score of 0 to a highest score of 40 points. As the score increases, so does the level of satisfaction. For this study, the cut-off scores have been divided into three equal parts as follows:
- Low satisfaction level: less than 13 points
- Medium satisfaction level: 14 to 27 points
- High satisfaction level: 28 points or more
Measured: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Birth method preference
A question will be used to measure birth method preference. Options;
- Vaginal birth
- Vaginal birth with epidural anesthesia
- Cesarean birth with spinal anesthesia
- Cesarean birth with general anesthesia
Measured: During registration (first day)
Childbirth method
The participant will be asked to report the childbirth method that took place.
Measured: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Jul 2025
- Study start28 May 2025
- Primary completion30 Jul 2025
- Study completion30 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for BirthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be assigned to the non-spouse education group, the together spouse education group, and the clinic's usual care control group by simple randomization.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Care provider, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 93 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Gonca Buran, Aydin Adnan Menderes University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07072507
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10/29
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Personal data can be shared only with the consent of the individuals involved. It can be shared if the participants have sharing approval.
Publications
Zamani P, Ziaie T, Lakeh NM, Leili EK. The correlation between perceived social support and childbirth experience in pregnant women. Midwifery. 2019 Aug;75:146-151. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2019.05.002. Epub 2019 May 6.
PubMed 31125906Arisukwu O, Igbolekwu CO, Oyekola IA, Oyeyipo EJ, Asamu FF, Osueke ON. Spousal support during pregnancy in the Nigerian rural context: a mixed methods study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2021 Nov 15;21(1):772. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-04135-3.
PubMed 34781883
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Childbirth Preparation Classes on Spousal Support, Birth Preference, Birth Memory, and Birth Satisfaction
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07072507
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 10/29
- Conditions
- Birth, Education, Pregnancy, Birth Memory, Birth Satisfaction
- Keywords
- Childbirth Education Classes, Partner Support, Birth Memory, Birth Satisfaction, choice of the birth method
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 93 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 18 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The research questions of this study are listed below.
- Is the mean spouse support score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care?
- Is the mean birth satisfaction scale score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care?
- Is the mean birth memory and recall scale score of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses higher than that of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth preparation education and the control group who were left to usual care?
- Are the birth preferences of pregnant women who attend childbirth preparation education with their spouses significantly different from those of women in the group with unique participation in childbirth prep
Detailed description
Pregnancy is a physiological process that can create significant physical, psychological, and emotional stress for women. During this time, they may experience various symptoms and complaints. The outcomes of pregnancy can be unpredictable, which is why it's crucial for pregnant women to receive ample support from those around them, particularly their spouses. As a result, many women may choose to attend prenatal preparation courses. Ultimately, every woman desires a safe and uncomplicated birth, tailored to her preferences, and with a high level of satisfaction.
The purpose of this randomized controlled experimental study is to determine the effect of childbirth preparation classes on perception of spouse support and birth satisfaction.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (care provider, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be assigned to the non-spouse education group, the together spouse education group, and the clinic's usual care control group by simple randomization.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kontrol | No intervention | –Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention. They will be left to the clinic's usual care. |
| Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Chilbirth EducationThe training group will be divided into two categories: a partnerless education group and a partnered education group. Participants will receive 2 hours of weekly childbirth preparation training over the course of five weeks. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being able to speak and write Turkish
- Nulliparous
- Being in 30-32 weeks of pregnancy
- Having a singleton pregnancy
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Having communication and psychological problems
- Having multiple pregnancies
- Being overweight and obese
- Being divorced or having lost a spouse
- Not attending more than one session of childbirth preparation classes with/without a spouse
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Chilbirth EducationParticipants divided into training groups will receive training on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, preparation for parenthood, and baby care in groups of 6-8 people, 2 hours a week for five weeks. | Behavioural | Education Group |
Primary outcome
Introduction form
Time frame: During registration (first day)
Participants will complete a five-question introduction form, including four sociodemographic questions and a question about birth preferences.
Pre Education-Spousal Support During Pregnancy
Time frame: During registration (first day)
The Perception of Spousal Support in Pregnancy Scale (PSSPS) (22 questions) will be administered during registration. The lowest possible score from the total scale is 16, and the highest score is 80. High scores from the scale indicate that perceived spousal support during pregnancy is high, while low scores indicate that perceived spousal support is low.
After Education - Spousal Support During Pregnancy
Time frame: After education (When Childbirth Education is Finish)
The Perception of Spousal Support During Pregnancy Scale (PSSPS) (22 questions) will be administered after childbirth education . The lowest possible score from the total scale is 16, and the highest score is 80. High scores from the scale indicate high perceived spousal support during pregnancy, while low scores indicate low perceived spousal support.
Postpartum- Memories and Recall
Time frame: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)
Birth memories and how he remembered his birth will be assessed with the "Birth Memories and Recall Questionnaire (BirthMARQ)" The scale has six sub-dimensions, and each sub-dimension is scored on its own. It is a 7-point Likert scale. Emotional memory sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate having negative feelings about the birth experience. Ambiguous Emotional Memory Sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate having more ambiguous feelings about the birth experience. Centrality of memory sub-dimension: High scores indicate that the birth memory is more centralized in the mother. Consistency and reliving sub-dimension: High scores in this dimension indicate a more consistent birth memory and more reliving. Sensory memory sub-scale: Higher scores indicate increased sensory memory of the birth experience. Involuntary recall sub-scale: Higher scores indicate more frequent involuntary recall.
Postpartum-Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form (BSE-S)
Time frame: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)
The Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form (BSE-S), which uses a 5-point Likert scale, will be utilized to measure birth satisfaction. The scale ranges from a lowest score of 0 to a highest score of 40 points. As the score increases, so does the level of satisfaction. For this study, the cut-off scores have been divided into three equal parts as follows: * Low satisfaction level: less than 13 points * Medium satisfaction level: 14 to 27 points * High satisfaction level: 28 points or more
2 secondary outcomes
Birth method preference
Time frame: During registration (first day)
Childbirth method
Time frame: First week postpartum (during first clinical check-up)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 31125906Zamani P, Ziaie T, Lakeh NM, Leili EK. The correlation between perceived social support and childbirth experience in pregnant women. Midwifery. 2019 Aug;75:146-151. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2019.05.002. Epub 2019 May 6.
- Background: PubMed 34781883Arisukwu O, Igbolekwu CO, Oyekola IA, Oyeyipo EJ, Asamu FF, Osueke ON. Spousal support during pregnancy in the Nigerian rural context: a mixed methods study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2021 Nov 15;21(1):772. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-04135-3.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Personal data can be shared only with the consent of the individuals involved. It can be shared if the participants have sharing approval.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Chilbirth Education in people with Birth and Education, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Introduction form (time frame: During registration (first day)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07072507, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jul 2026.