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Title: The feasibility and acceptability of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention to support women self-reporting fear of childbirth in a first pregnancy.
Authors: Howard, Sarah, Houghton, Consultant Midwife Gillian, White, Ross, Fallon, Vicky, Slade, Pauline
Source: Psychology & Health. 2023, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p1460-1481. 22p.
Subjects: Childbirth, Pilot projects, Well-being, Research methodology, Self-evaluation, Fear, Uncertainty, Patients' attitudes, Qualitative research, Acceptance & commitment therapy, Psychology of women, Research funding, Prenatal care, Content analysis, Anxiety, Pregnancy
Abstract: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to help women manage fear of childbirth during a first pregnancy. A mixed-methods approach including qualitative feedback and pre/post-intervention self-report measures. Pregnant women (14-37 weeks gestation) were recruited via the UK National Health Service and attended a single-session (<3 hours) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention alongside routine antenatal care. Data were analysed using content and statistical analyses. Fear of childbirth, anxiety and wellbeing were the main outcome measures. Secondary to these, intolerance of uncertainty and valued life domains (e.g. relationships, recreation) as hypothesised mechanisms of change, were also assessed. 33 expressions of interest were received, 21 women signed up, 15 participated, and 11 completed follow-up measures (participation rate: 33%). Findings demonstrated clinical and statistical reductions in fear of childbirth and anxiety alongside positive feedback on the intervention. Intolerance of uncertainty and wellbeing were low at baseline and remained unchanged. A single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention to manage fear of childbirth is potentially feasible and acceptable. A pilot randomised controlled trial is warranted. Further research should explore efficacy and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy may reduce perinatal distress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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