Mandala art for reducing childbirth fear in expectant fathers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing a simple art activity called mandala drawing can help reduce fear and anxiety about childbirth in men who are about to become fathers. If you are nervous about your partner's delivery, this might be a calming way to cope.
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Who can take part
- You and your partner are expecting your first baby
- Your partner is planning a vaginal birth (not a cesarean section)
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can read and understand Turkish
- You will be present in the hospital's waiting area during the study
- You have not been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition that requires treatment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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