Comparison of Childbirth Self-Efficacy Levels in Risky and Non-Risky Pregnancies

Authors : Özlem Koç, Serap Ejder Apay, Gülüzar Sade

Pages : 480-490

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Publication Date : 2024-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The research aimed to assess the childbirth self-efficacy perceptions among pregnant women in both risky and non-risky pregnancies. The study\\\'s sample comprised pregnant women attending a maternity hospital in Erzurum, eastern Turkey, for prenatal check-ups between February 15, 2017, and April 30, 2017. Research data were collected using a questionnaire form and a short version of the Birth Self-Efficacy Inventory (CBSEI). The SPSS 20.0 statistical package program was employed for coding, statistical analysis, and data evaluation. Results indicated that risky pregnant women had a mean score of 110.04 ± 24.31 on the Expectation for Outcome subscale, 87.91 ± 22.52 on the Expectation of Proficiency subscale, and a total mean score of 197.96 ± 32.60 on the CBSEI. In comparison, risk-free pregnant women scored 115.71 ± 25.23 on the Expectation for Outcome subscale, 93.43 ± 21.55 on the Expectation of Proficiency subscale, and a total mean score of 209.14 ± 38.00 on the CBSEI. The comparison of mean scores between the two groups revealed statistically significant differences across all subscales and the total score of the CBSEI (p<0.05). In conclusion, the childbirth self-efficacy levels differ between risky and non-risky pregnancies, with risky pregnant women exhibiting lower birth self-efficacy levels compared to their risk-free counterparts.
Keywords : Doğum, Ebelik, Gebelik, Riskli Gebelik, Öz-Yeterlik