TOCOPHOBIA- FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH: A REVIEW
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Tocophobia, Fear of Childbirth, Pregnancy, Anxiety, Diagnostic Instrument, Preventive MeasuresAbstract
Tocophobia is a severe fear of childbirth, affecting the pregnancy outcomes of many women worldwide. It needs special attention, as it creates numerous medical complications during childbirth. This article provides a detailed review of the tocophobia fear of childbirth by exploring its types, causes, and significant impacts on mothers and infants. Also, the presented work analyzed different diagnostic tools such as the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (W-DEQ), Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS), Childbirth Attitudes Questionnaire (CAQ), and Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire (FCQ). It emphasized their efficiency in measuring the severity of fear among pregnant women. Furthermore, it explored various treatment strategies and found that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) offered greater improvement in preventing FOC among women. The presented review underscores the importance of early diagnosis of FOC among women to improve maternal well-being and reduce their anxiety related to pregnancy and labor.
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