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Elsevier, Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare, (10), p. 32-34, 2016

DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2016.03.003

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Antenatal education in small classes may increase childbirth self-efficacy: Results from a Danish randomised trial

Journal article published in 2016 by Carina S. Brixval ORCID, Solveig F. Axelsen, Lau C. Thygesen ORCID, Pernille Due, Vibeke Koushede
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Abstract

Antenatal education in small classes may increase childbirth self-efficacy. In this randomised trial we assessed the effect of a structured antenatal programme versus auditorium-based lectures on childbirth self-efficacy measured by three single items. We found that women in the intervention group reported statistically significant higher levels of confidence in their ability to cope at home during labour compared to the control group. Likewise, the intervention had a positive effect on the women's confidence in own ability to handle the birth process.