The Fear of Childbirth and Social Support in Adolescent Pregnancy

Buldum, Aysu. | Güner Emül, Tuba

Abstract Objective: Social support may be effective in alleviating fear associated with childbirth in pregnant adolescent women. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between social support and fear of childbirth in adolescent pregnancy. Design: The study was designed to assess any relationships between the social support perceived by pregnant adolescent women and the fear of childbirth that they experienced. through a cross-sectional analysis. Setting: The study was carried out in the obstetrics outpatient clinics of a public hospital. Patients: The study was conducted with 100 pregnant adolescents. Measurements: A personal information form, the Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Wijma Birth Expectancy/Experience Scale Version A (WDE...