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CC BY 4.0 · Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2022; 44(07): 692-700
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751062
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751062
Review Article
Is it Necessary to Evaluate Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women? A Scoping Review
É necessário avaliar o medo do parto em gestantes? Uma revisão de escopo
Abstract
Objective To review concepts, definitions, and findings about fear of childbirth (FOC).
Methods A bibliographic review was carried out through the main scientific databases in 2020.
Results All 32 articles considered potentially relevant were analyzed. A recent study suggests that the global prevalence of FOC can reach up to 14%. Factors such as parity, gestational age, previous birth experience, age and nationality of the woman seem to influence FOC.
Conclusion Fear of childbirth could be related to an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes such as maternal request for cesarean delivery, preterm birth, prolonged labor, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. These evidence highlight the importance of the discussion regarding this topic.
Resumo
Objetivo Revisar conceitos, definições e achados sobre medo do parto (MDP).
Métodos Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica nas principais bases de dados científicas em 2020.
Resultados Foram analisados todos os 32 artigos considerados potencialmente relevantes. Um estudo recente sugere que a prevalência global do MDP pode chegar a 14%. Fatores como paridade, idade gestacional, experiência anterior de parto, idade da mulher e nacionalidade parecem influenciar o MDC.
Conclusão O MDC pode estar relacionado ao aumento do risco de desfechos obstétricos adversos, como solicitação materna de cesariana, parto prematuro, trabalho de parto prolongado, depressão pós-parto e estresse pós-traumático. Estas evidências destacam a importância da discussão sobre este tema.
Publication History
Received: 12 April 2022
Accepted: 18 April 2022
Article published online:
29 June 2022
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