Factors Predicting Fear of Childbirth among Adolescent Pregnant Women

Authors

  • Nongluk Pinyai Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University
  • Jirawan Deeluea Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University
  • Nantaporn Sansiriphun Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University

Keywords:

Fear of childbirth, Self-esteem, Social support, Planned pregnancy, Adolescent pregnant women

Abstract

This predictive correlational research aimed to explore the fear of childbirth and the predicting factors among adolescent pregnant women including self-esteem, social support, and planned pregnancy. The samples were 105 adolescent pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic at Health Promotion Center Region 1, Chiang Mai, Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai Province, Lampang Hospital, and Lamphun Hospital. The research instruments included a personal data questionnaire, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) with a reliability of .83, a social support questionnaire with a reliability of .93, and the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DQE) Version A with a reliability of .92. Data were collected from November 2021 to June 2022. Statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, median, interquartile range, and stepwise multiple regression analysis.

The research results revealed that adolescent pregnant women had fear of childbirth at high and very high levels, 36.19% and 32.38%, respectively, and the mean score was 75.05 (SD = 17.53). Self-esteem and high social support could statistically significantly predict the fear of childbirth among adolescent pregnant women at 15.40% (R2 = .154, p < .001).

This research suggests that healthcare providers should assess fear of childbirth among adolescent pregnant women as well as appropriately promote self-esteem and social support during pregnancy. This will help reduce the fear of childbirth among adolescent pregnant women.

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2024-12-29

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Pinyai, N., Deeluea, J., & Sansiriphun, N. (2024). Factors Predicting Fear of Childbirth among Adolescent Pregnant Women. Journal of Phrapokklao Nursing College, Chanthaburi, 35(2), 70–82. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/pnc/article/view/274139

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