Xinchen Chen , Cuiqin Zheng , Mian Pan , Shengbin Guo , Lu Jing , Huijing Liu , Sisi Huang , Chenyin Liu , Pingping Qiu
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Feasibility metrics, including rates of consent, programme completion, and inter-session tasks completion were analysed quantitatively. The perceived appropriateness and acceptability of SEEN were assessed using a visual analogue scale, while the effectiveness of the program was measured through the Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS) and physiological stress indicators. Qualitative data from focus group interviews provided further interpretation of the quantitative findings.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>SEEN achieved a 91 % consent rate and a 94 % program-completion rate, with all participants completing inter-session tasks without reminders. Significant satisfaction and improvements in FOBS scores and physiological stress indicators were reported (<em>p</em> < 0.05). 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Transforming fear of childbirth through narrative: Feasibility and efficacy of a community-based online-offline intervention
Background
Fear of childbirth (FoC) is a prevalent negative emotional experience that affects the psychological health of primiparous women. Psychoeducation offers a promising solution, but high-quality evidence underscores the need to evaluate programme feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability. Developed based on Story Theory and Narrative Transportation Theory, and adhering to the Medical Research Council guidelines, the Stories-Empowered Education for New Parents (SEEN) program seeks to address these concerns by combining community-based online and offline interventions.
Methods
A single-group pre-post study involving 15 primiparous women utilized mixed methods for assessment. Feasibility metrics, including rates of consent, programme completion, and inter-session tasks completion were analysed quantitatively. The perceived appropriateness and acceptability of SEEN were assessed using a visual analogue scale, while the effectiveness of the program was measured through the Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS) and physiological stress indicators. Qualitative data from focus group interviews provided further interpretation of the quantitative findings.
Findings
SEEN achieved a 91 % consent rate and a 94 % program-completion rate, with all participants completing inter-session tasks without reminders. Significant satisfaction and improvements in FOBS scores and physiological stress indicators were reported (p < 0.05). Qualitatively, SEEN was found to be understandable, practical, and effective in utilizing community medical resources, overcoming common barriers such as time and transportation.
Conclusion
SEEN is a feasible, acceptable, and suitable approach for reducing FoC in primiparous women, combining education with empathy-driven narratives to make a significant impact on maternal well-being.