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Qualitative exploration of fear of childbirth and preferences for mode of birth among Japanese primiparas

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  • Mizuki Takegata
  • Megumi Haruna
  • Miharu Morikawa
  • Kaori Yonezawa
  • Mariko Komada
  • Elisabeth Severinsson

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Antenatal fear of childbirth (FOC) is associated with negative effects, such as postnatal traumatic symptoms. As the birth‐related culture of East Asian countries differs from that in Western countries, the aim of the present qualitative, descriptive study was to explore FOC, perceptions for Caesarean section (CS), and obstetric analgesia (OA) among Japanese primiparas. The qualitative, descriptive study included focus group interviews with 11 primiparous women, which were conducted in a birth house and a maternity hospital in a metropolitan area of Japan in 2013. As a result, seven categories emerged from the analysis: Maternal and child risk, pain, losing control, uncertainty, prolonged labor, poor family support and loneliness before hospitalization. All participants denied having a preference for CS birth due to fear. Opposing values of OA were identified in women who chose OA and those who did not. In conclusion, it is necessary to increase clinical awareness that the objects of fear are diverse. Furthermore, diverse values regarding OA should be understood and equally respected by health‐care professionals.

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  • Mizuki Takegata & Megumi Haruna & Miharu Morikawa & Kaori Yonezawa & Mariko Komada & Elisabeth Severinsson, 2018. "Qualitative exploration of fear of childbirth and preferences for mode of birth among Japanese primiparas," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 20(3), pages 338-345, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:20:y:2018:i:3:p:338-345
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12571
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    1. Sayaka Tsuchiya & Madoka Yasui & Kazutomo Ohashi, 2019. "Assessing body dissatisfaction in Japanese women during the second trimester of pregnancy using a new figure rating scale," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 21(3), pages 367-374, September.
    2. Yoko Ueno & Mayumi Kako & Mitsuko Ohira & Hitoshi Okamura, 2020. "Shared decision‐making for women facing an unplanned pregnancy: A qualitative study," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 22(4), pages 1186-1196, December.

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