The impact of yoga on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy among third trimester pregnants.
BACKGROUND
This study was conducted to determine the effect of yoga practice on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy.


MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study was performed in a quasi-experimental model with pretest and post-test control groups. The participants of the study were women who applied to a pregnancy education class at a hospital. Ninety women participated in the study. The data used in the study were collected using the Individual Information Form, the Wijma Delivery Expectation/Experience Scale (Version A), and the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Scale.


RESULTS
After participating in yoga practice, the pregnant women in the experimental group exhibited decreased fear of childbirth and increased childbirth self-efficacy (p < .05). On the other hand, the pregnant women in the control group displayed increased fear of childbirth and decreased childbirth self-efficacy (p < .05).


CONCLUSION
Based on the results of this study, yoga practice reduces fear of childbirth and significantly increases childbirth self-efficacy.
['Koyuncu|Saadet Boybay|SB|', 'Bülbül|Mehmet|M|']
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Yoga Fear of childbirth Self-efficacy Pregnancy