Assessment of childbirth mode preferences following prenatal intervention: A community-based quasi-experimental study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This study evaluated the impact of a prenatal intervention package on childbirth mode preferences and birth outcomes among mothers. The primary objective was to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing labor anxiety and fear while promoting a preference for vaginal delivery. A quantitative, quasi-experimental non-randomized control group design was adopted for this study. The sample comprised 140 antenatal mothers in their third trimester, divided into experimental (n=70) and control (n=70) groups. The experimental group received 60-minute prenatal intervention session. Data were collected using Likert scales for labor fear and anxiety & Structured questionnaires for birth preference mode of delivery. Post-intervention, vaginal birth preference in the experimental group rose from 37 to 50 mothers, while the control group showed minimal change (32 to 36). Severe labor fear in the experimental group dropped significantly from 90% to 4% (p < 0.001), and severe anxiety fell from 91% to 1% (p < 0.001). Mann-Whitney U tests confirmed these significant improvements (p < 0.001) compared to the control group. The prenatal intervention package effectively reduced labor-related psychological distress and significantly shifted maternal preferences toward vaginal delivery.
Author: Sandhya Kumari Ramchandra
Institution: Parul University
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7166328689