Psychometric and clinical validation of the fear of childbirth questionnaire in a <scp>UK</scp> population

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Authors

Kayleigh Sheen · University of the West of England

Rebecca Hunter · University of Liverpool

Claire M. Lyon · University of Liverpool

Gillian Houghton · University of Liverpool

S. Lane · University of Liverpool

Jane Wilson · University of Liverpool

Terri‐Lynn Quigley ·

Abstract

The Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire is psychometrically robust and can identify FOC at levels commensurate with a clinical phobia. It is the only tool purposefully developed and clinically validated to identify FOC in a UK population.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Music Therapy and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Volume 105, Issue 4, pp. 748-757

DOI: 10.1111/aogs.70159

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