Cross-sectional study finds lower vaginal birth self-efficacy linked to higher perceptions of traumatic childbirth in pregnant women, suggesting the need for support interventions.
Pregnant women demonstrated moderate levels of traumatic childbirth perception. Higher traumatic childbirth perception was associated with lower vaginal birth self-efficacy. These findings underscore the importance of identifying and addressing traumatic perceptions during pregnancy in order to support women's confidence in vaginal birth.
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