Tokophobia (fear of childbirth): prevalence and risk factors

2017155 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Karin Demšar · Ljubljana University Medical Centre

Matija Svetina · University of Ljubljana

Ivan Verdenik · Ljubljana University Medical Centre

Nataša Tul · Ljubljana University Medical Centre

Isaac Blickstein · Kaplan Medical Center

Vislava Globevnik Velikonja · Ljubljana University Medical Centre

Abstract

The results draw attention to the need for early detection and treatment of fear of childbirth. The data may help identifying women at risk that require prenatal psychological intervention.

Topics & Keywords

Global Maternal and Child Health Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Migration, Identity, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Perinatal Medicine

Volume 46, Issue 2, pp. 151-154

DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2016-0282

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