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Abstract
This study examines Fear of Childbirth (FoC) among pregnant midwives in Türkiye using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire-Version A (W-DEQ A). A cross-sectional design was employed, including 270 healthy pregnant midwives in their 28th to 40th gestational weeks, who were employed in healthcare and had internet and social media access. Data were gathered through social media between platforms February and July 2023 using the Participant Introduction Form and W-DEQ A, and analyzed with SPSS 25.0 (p<0.05).The mean W-DEQ A score was 78.70 (±26.59), indicating severe FoC, with 53.3% experiencing clinically significant levels. FoC scores were higher among midwives working in labor and gynecology units compared to postnatal wards (p<0.05). Positive correlations were identified between FoC and variables such as age, midwifery experience, and perceived labor pain severity. These findings underscore the influence of professional settings on FoC, emphasizing the need for targeted support and training to improve outcomes.
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The African Journal of Reproductive Health is a multidisciplinary and international journal that publishes original research, comprehensive review articles, short reports, and commentaries on reproductive heath in Africa. The journal strives to provide a forum for African authors, as well as others working in Africa, to share findings on all aspects of reproductive health, and to disseminate innovative, relevant and useful information on reproductive health throughout the continent.
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